CVE-2018-1730 XML external entity in QRadar SIEM
Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM QRadar SIEM 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-2018-1730?
CVE-2018-1730 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 5 Dec 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 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: 147709.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1730?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1730?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1730 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1730 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1730 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2019-4210 Auth bypass in QRadar SIEM
- CVE-2014-3062 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2025-33117 IBM QRadar SIEM command execution
- CVE-2020-4512 Command injection in QRadar SIEM
- CVE-2015-2011 Command injection in n/a
All Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerabilities
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4c9-7pf2-8rvc.