CVE-2018-1845

Name: CVE-2018-1845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-17T15:15:12.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1845 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 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 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 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: 150905.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Governance Catalog	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Governance Catalog	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Governance Catalog	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server Business Glossary	9.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server Metadata Workbench	9.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738917Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738917Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1845?

How severe is CVE-2018-1845?

CVE-2018-1845 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1845?

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