CVE-2018-16521

Name: CVE-2018-16521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-05T15:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in HTML Form Entry 3.7.0, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application 2.8.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in HTML Form Entry 3.7.0, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application 2.8.0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmrs	Html Form Entry	3.7.0
Openmrs	Reference Application	2.8.0

References

https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/137Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/138Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/137Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/138Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16521?

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in HTML Form Entry 3.7.0, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application 2.8.0.

How severe is CVE-2018-16521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16521?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16521?

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Source: NVD / NIST