CVE-2018-1542 XML external entity in FileNet P8 Platform

High 7.1 Published 6 Jul 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM FileNet 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-2018-1542?

CVE-2018-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM FileNet P8 Platform, published on 6 Jul 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1542?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Content Foundation, Ibm Filenet Content Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1542?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hc6-6vrh-xwqx.