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CVE-2018-20687

9.8 · CRITICAL

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in CommandCenterWebServices/.*?wsdl in Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway before 8.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or co…

Published Nov 18, 2019CWE-611EPSS 2.53%

Overview

CVE-2018-20687 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in CommandCenterWebServices/.*?wsdl in Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway before 8.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.

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-2018-20687?

CVE-2018-20687 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-20687?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-20687?

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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