CVE-2018-1801

Name: CVE-2018-1801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-04T21:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM App Connect V11.0.0.0 through V11.0.0.1, IBM Integration Bus V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.0.13, IBM Integration Bus V9.0.0.0 through V9.0.0.10, and WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.0.9 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM App Connect V11.0.0.0 through V11.0.0.1, IBM Integration Bus V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.0.13, IBM Integration Bus V9.0.0.0 through V9.0.0.10, and WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.0.9 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 149639.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	App Connect	>= 11.0.0.0, <= 11.0.0.1
Ibm	Integration Bus	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.10
Ibm	Integration Bus	>= 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.0.13
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.9

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10795780Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149639VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10795780Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149639VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1801?

How severe is CVE-2018-1801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1801?

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