CVE-2018-6486: micro focus fortify audit workbench (awb) and micro focus fortify software security center (ssc)
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 02-02-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-6486 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in micro focus fortify audit workbench (awb) and micro focus fortify software security center (ssc). EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.19%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-02-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.19% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microfocus2 products
- fortify_audit_workbench16.10 | 16.20 | 17.10
- fortify_software_security_center16.10 | 16.20 | 17.10
Micro focus1 product
2 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03083653X Refsource CONFIRM