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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2018-6486

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 e...

Vulnerability 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 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusFortify Audit Workbench16.10
MicrofocusFortify Software Security Center16.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6486?

CVE-2018-6486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 e...

How severe is CVE-2018-6486?

CVE-2018-6486 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6486?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microfocus Fortify Audit Workbench, Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center.