CVE-2018-6486 XML external entity in Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC)
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity injection vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench and Software Security Center to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6486?
CVE-2018-6486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), published on 2 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6486?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microfocus Fortify Audit Workbench, Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-6486 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6486 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j28w-mfmp-m73w.