CVE-2018-1669

Name: CVE-2018-1669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-25T15:29:01.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1669 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DataPower Gateway 7.1.0.0 - 7.1.0.23, 7.2.0.0 - 7.2.0.21, 7.5.0.0 - 7.5.0.16, 7.5.1.0 - 7.5.1.15, 7.5.2.0 - 7.5.2.15, and 7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.8 as well as IBM DataPower Gateway CD 7.7.0.0 - 7.7.1.2 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 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 7.1.0.0 - 7.1.0.23, 7.2.0.0 - 7.2.0.21, 7.5.0.0 - 7.5.0.16, 7.5.1.0 - 7.5.1.15, 7.5.2.0 - 7.5.2.15, and 7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.8 as well as IBM DataPower Gateway CD 7.7.0.0 - 7.7.1.2 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: 144950.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.0.23
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.2.0.0, <= 7.2.0.21
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.0.0, <= 7.5.0.16
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.1.0, <= 7.5.1.15
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.2.0, <= 7.5.2.15
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.0.8
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.7.0.0, <= 7.7.1.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144950VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730489Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144950VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730489Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1669?

How severe is CVE-2018-1669?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1669 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1669?

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