CVE-2018-1702

Name: CVE-2018-1702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T13:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1702 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 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 Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 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: 146189.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

7.1/10

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

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	Update
Ibm	Platform Symphony	7.1	Fp1
Ibm	Platform Symphony	7.1.1	—
Ibm	Spectrum Symphony	7.1.2	—
Ibm	Spectrum Symphony	7.2.0.2	—

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/146189VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719659Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/146189VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719659Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1702?

How severe is CVE-2018-1702?

CVE-2018-1702 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1702?

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