CVE-2018-1702 XML external entity in Platform Symphony

High 7.1 Published 28 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM Spectrum Symphony to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

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-2018-1702?

CVE-2018-1702 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Platform Symphony, published on 28 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 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: 146189.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1702?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Platform Symphony, Ibm Spectrum Symphony.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1702 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1702 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2p96-whq9-48cc.