CVE-2018-6486

Name: CVE-2018-6486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-02T14:29:01.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Fortify Audit Workbench	16.10
Microfocus	Fortify Audit Workbench	16.20
Microfocus	Fortify Audit Workbench	17.10
Microfocus	Fortify Software Security Center	16.10
Microfocus	Fortify Software Security Center	16.20
Microfocus	Fortify Software Security Center	17.10

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6486?

How severe is CVE-2018-6486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6486?

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Source: NVD / NIST