CVE-2018-1727 XML external entity in InfoSphere Information Server
Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM InfoSphere Information Server to expose sensitive information or cause denial of service.
- 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-2018-1727?
CVE-2018-1727 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 15 Feb 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 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: 147630.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1727?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1727?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1727 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1727 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fj4-9h5f-w6xg.