CVE-2018-1456 XML external entity in n/a

High 7.1 Published 6 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM Rhapsody DM to expose sensitive information or cause memory exhaustion.

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

What is CVE-2018-1456?

CVE-2018-1456 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager, published on 6 Jun 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Rhapsody DM 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 is 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: 140091.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1456?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager, Ibm Rational Software Architect Design Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1456?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1456 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1456 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mfh5-wqqv-jp8q.