CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19371: XEE

First published: Wed Jan 02 2019(Updated: )

The SaveUserSettings service in Content Manager in SDL Web 8.5.0 has an XXE Vulnerability that allows reading sensitive files from the system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SDL Web Content Manager=8.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-19371?

    CVE-2018-19371 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise sensitive files on the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-19371?

    To fix CVE-2018-19371, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of SDL Web Content Manager beyond 8.5.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-19371?

    CVE-2018-19371 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting SDL Web 8.5.0.

  • What can be affected by CVE-2018-19371?

    CVE-2018-19371 can allow attackers to read sensitive files from the server's filesystem.

  • Is CVE-2018-19371 specific to certain versions of SDL Web?

    Yes, CVE-2018-19371 specifically affects SDL Web Content Manager version 8.5.0.

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