CVE-2018-14485 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in BlogEngine.NET to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14485?

CVE-2018-14485 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BlogEngine.NET 3.3 allows XXE attacks via the POST body to metaweblog.axd.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14485?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blogengine Blogengine.net.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14485?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14485 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-14485 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14485 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2c4-rr9q-8j5c.