Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-12463
Potential exploit
An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), version 17.1, 17.2, 18.1 allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injectionServer-side request forgery (SSRF)
Products affected by CVE-2018-12463
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:fortify_software_security_center:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:fortify_software_security_center:17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:fortify_software_security_center:18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-12463
19.33%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-12463
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
7.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
3.4
|
SUSE | |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-12463
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-12463
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041286
HPE Fortify Software Security Center XML External Entity Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Read Files and Conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45027/
Fortify Software Security Center (SSC) 17.x/18.1 - XML External Entity InjectionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03201563
MySupport - Micro Focus Software SupportVendor Advisory
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