XXE in IBM Content Foundation
CVE-2018-1542
IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 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: 142597.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.024 (82.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Ibm Content_foundation — versions 5.2.1, 5.5.0
- Ibm Filenet_content_manager — versions 5.2.1, 5.5.0
- Ibm Filenet P8 Platform — versions 5.2.1, 5.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1542?
- CVE-2018-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Content Foundation, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2018-07-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1542?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.