CVE-2018-15444

Name: CVE-2018-15444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-08T18:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Energy Management Suite Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Energy Management Suite Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files within the affected application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Energy Management Suite Software	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-ems-xml-xxeBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-36Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-ems-xml-xxeBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-36Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15444?

How severe is CVE-2018-15444?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15444?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST