XML External Entity Injection in IBM Operational Decision Management
CVE-2018-1821

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Operational Decision Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2018

What is CVE-2018-1821?

IBM Operational Decision Management versions 8.5 through 8.9 are susceptible to a critical vulnerability involving XML External Entity Injection (XXE). This security weakness occurs when XML data is processed, allowing remote attackers to leverage specially crafted input to access sensitive information or exhaust system memory resources. Without adequate validation or restrictions, an attacker can exploit this flaw, necessitating prompt attention.

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Affected Version(s)

Operational Decision Management 8.5

Operational Decision Management 8.6

Operational Decision Management 8.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744149
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106325
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46017/
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EPSS Score

26% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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