CVE-2018-8819

Name: CVE-2018-8819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T20:29:00.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) WebCTRL Versions 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5. An unauthenticated attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL and a weakly configured XML parser will allow the application to disclose full file contents from the underlying web server OS via the "X-Wap-Profile" HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 3.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) WebCTRL Versions 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5. An unauthenticated attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL and a weakly configured XML parser will allow the application to disclose full file contents from the underlying web server OS via the "X-Wap-Profile" HTTP header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.05%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Carrier	Automatedlogic Webctrl	6.0
Carrier	Automatedlogic Webctrl	6.1
Carrier	Automatedlogic Webctrl	6.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148126/WebCTRL-Out-Of-Band-XML-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://hateshape.github.io/general/2018/06/07/CVE-2018-8819.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148126/WebCTRL-Out-Of-Band-XML-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://hateshape.github.io/general/2018/06/07/CVE-2018-8819.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8819?

How severe is CVE-2018-8819?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8819?

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