CVE-2018-2019 XML external entity in Security Identity Manager

High 7.1 Published 18 Jan 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM Security Identity Manager to expose sensitive data 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-2018-2019?

CVE-2018-2019 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager, published on 18 Jan 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 Virtual Appliance 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: 155265.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-2019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xp65-54g6-4jpj.