IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1/5.5.0 XML Data xml external entity reference
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM FileNet Content Manager, Content Foundation and Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine 5.2.1/5.5.0. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. CVE summarizes:
IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 are 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: 142597.
The bug was discovered 07/02/2018. The weakness was released 07/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1542 since 12/13/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/03/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 120488 and 120489.
Product
Vendor
Name
- Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine
- Content Foundation
- FileNet Content Manager
Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Xml external entity referenceCWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
12/13/2017 🔍07/02/2018 🔍
07/06/2018 🔍
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04/03/2023 🔍
Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1542 (🔍)
X-Force: 142597
SecurityTracker: 1041225
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Entry
Created: 07/06/2018 22:05Updated: 04/03/2023 20:39
Changes: 07/06/2018 22:05 (60), 02/26/2020 16:28 (5), 04/03/2023 20:31 (3), 04/03/2023 20:39 (13)
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