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CVE-2018-1000548

7.8 · HIGH

Umlet version < 14.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in File parsing that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery.

Published Jun 26, 2018CWE-611EPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000548 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Umlet version < 14.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in File parsing that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted UXF file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 14.3.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000548?

CVE-2018-1000548 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000548?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000548?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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