Vulnerability Details : 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 category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Products affected by CVE-2018-1542
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_foundation:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_foundation:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1542
0.51%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 64 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1542
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.5
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P |
8.0
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4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L |
2.8
|
4.2
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L |
2.8
|
4.2
|
IBM Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1542
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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-2018-1542
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041225
IBM FileNet Content Manager Bugs Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015943
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation are affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142597
IBM FileNet information disclosure CVE-2018-1542 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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