CVE-2018-1801: XEE
First published: Mon Jan 28 2019(Updated: )
IBM App Connect V11.0.0.0 through V11.0.0.1, IBM Integration Bus V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.0.13, IBM Integration Bus V9.0.0.0 through V9.0.0.10, and WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.0.9 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 149639.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM App Connect | >=11.0.0.0<=11.0.0.1 | |
| IBM Integration Bus | >=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.10 | |
| IBM Integration Bus | >=10.0.0.0<=10.0.0.13 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | >=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1801?
CVE-2018-1801 is a vulnerability in IBM App Connect, IBM Integration Bus, and WebSphere Message Broker that allows for XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.
How does CVE-2018-1801 impact IBM App Connect?
CVE-2018-1801 can impact IBM App Connect versions 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.1, allowing for potential XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.
What versions of IBM Integration Bus are affected by CVE-2018-1801?
CVE-2018-1801 affects IBM Integration Bus versions 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.13 and versions 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.10, making them vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.
Is WebSphere Message Broker vulnerable to CVE-2018-1801?
Yes, WebSphere Message Broker versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 are vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks described in CVE-2018-1801.
How severe is the CVE-2018-1801 vulnerability?
CVE-2018-1801 vulnerability has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2018-1801?
To fix CVE-2018-1801, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM as mentioned in the IBM Security Bulletin and the IBM X-Force report.
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