CVE-2018-1801: XEE

Published Feb 4, 2019
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Event History

Feb 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

How severe is the CVE-2018-1801 vulnerability?

CVE-2018-1801 vulnerability has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

6

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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