XXE in Symantec Messaging_gateway
CVE-2018-12243
The Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to 10.6.6 may be susceptible to a XML external entity (XXE) exploit, which is a type of issue where XML input containing a reference to an external entity is processed by a weakly configured XML…
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.008 (51.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Symantec Messaging_gateway
- Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway — versions Prior to 10.6.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12243?
- CVE-2018-12243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Messaging_gateway, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-09-19.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12243?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.