CVE-2018-1542
Last modified
CVE-2018-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 142597.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Filenet Content Manager | 5.2.1 |
| Ibm | Filenet Content Manager | 5.5.0 |
| Ibm | Content Foundation | 5.2.1 |
| Ibm | Content Foundation | 5.5.0 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015943Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015943Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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