CVE-2018-1846

Name: CVE-2018-1846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-02T15:29:00.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 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 Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 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: 150945.

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	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	>= 5.0, <= 5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738075Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738075Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1846?

How severe is CVE-2018-1846?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1846?

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