CVE-2018-1920 : What You Need to Know

IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 are susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or memory resource abuse.

Understanding CVE-2018-1920

This CVE involves a security flaw in IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 that could be exploited by malicious entities through an XXE attack.

What is CVE-2018-1920?

The XML data processing feature in IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 is vulnerable to an XXE attack, allowing a malicious third party to exploit the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1920

The vulnerability could result in the disclosure of sensitive information or excessive memory resource consumption.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1920

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 stems from the XML data processing feature susceptible to XXE attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: IBM Marketing Platform
Affected Versions: 9.1.0, 9.1.2, 10.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 7.1 (High)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: Low
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1920 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official patches or fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable versions.
Educate users on safe data handling practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify and address potential risks.

Patching and Updates

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