CVE-2018-1821

Name: CVE-2018-1821
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-13T16:29:01.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1821 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Operational Decision Management 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and 8.9 is 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 15.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Operational Decision Management 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and 8.9 is 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: 150170.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.80%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Operational Decision Manager	>= 8.6.0.0, < 8.6.0.3
Ibm	Operational Decision Manager	>= 8.7.0.0, < 8.7.1.2
Ibm	Operational Decision Manager	>= 8.8.0.0, < 8.8.1.3
Ibm	Operational Decision Manager	>= 8.9.0.0, < 8.9.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150170VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46017/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744149Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150170VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46017/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744149Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1821?

How severe is CVE-2018-1821?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1821 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1821?

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