CVE-2018-6486

MFSBGN03797 rev.1 - Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), XML External Entity Injection

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.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Affected: Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102902 vdb entry
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03083653

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6486?
CVE-2018-6486 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6486?
To fix CVE-2018-6486, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6486 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6486 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6486?
CVE-2018-6486 affects Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC).
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