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CVE-2018-12463

CriticalPublished

MFSBGN03811 rev.1 - Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), Multiple vulnerabilities

Published: Jul 12, 2018
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: microfocus
Evidence observed: Jul 16, 2018

Primary CVSS

9.8/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

13.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), version 17.1, 17.2, 18.1 allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.

Sources

CVE-2018-12463Exploit
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in /ssc/fm-ws/services in Fortify Software Security Center (SSC) 17.10, 17.20 & 18.10 (0day CVE-2018-12463)
Fortify Software Security Center (SSC) 17.x/18.1 - XML External Entity InjectionExploit
alt3kx · java · Jul 16, 2018

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