CVE-2018-1821: XEE

Published Dec 13, 2018
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Updated

IBM Operational Decision Management 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and 8.9 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: 150170.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Operational Decision Manager>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.3
IBM Operational Decision Manager>=8.7.0.0<8.7.1.2
IBM Operational Decision Manager>=8.8.0.0<8.8.1.3
IBM Operational Decision Manager>=8.9.0.0<8.9.2.1

Event History

Dec 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1821?

CVE-2018-1821 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information and consume system resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1821?

To fix CVE-2018-1821, upgrade to IBM Operational Decision Management versions 8.6.0.4, 8.7.1.3, 8.8.1.4, or 8.9.2.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-1821 facilitate?

CVE-2018-1821 can facilitate XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks, which may lead to sensitive data exposure.

4

Which IBM Operational Decision Manager versions are affected by CVE-2018-1821?

CVE-2018-1821 affects IBM Operational Decision Manager versions 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and 8.9 up to specific patch levels.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2018-1821?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1821 to conduct XXE attacks if they have access to XML data processing by the affected software.

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