CVE-2018-1905: ibm websphere_application_server
CVSS: 7.1v3.0HighModified
Published 26-11-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1905 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in ibm websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-11-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.9 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 152534.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.53% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.53%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- websphere_application_server9.0.0.0 | 9.0.0.1 | 9.0.0.2 | 9.0.0.3 | 9.0.0.4 | 9.0.0.5 | 9.0.0.6 | ≥ 9.0.0.0, ≤ 9.0.0.9
1 vendor · 1 product