CVE-2018-1000198
CVE-2018-1000198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Black Duck Hub with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Jenkins Black Duck Hub
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A XML external entity processing vulnerability exists in Jenkins Black Duck Hub Plugin 3.1.0 and older in PostBuildScanDescriptor.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to make Jenkins process XML eternal entities in an XML document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000198?
- A XML external entity processing vulnerability exists in Jenkins Black Duck Hub Plugin 3.1.0 and older in PostBuildScanDescriptor.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to make Jenkins process XML eternal entities in an XML document.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000198?
- CVE-2018-1000198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-1000198 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000198?
- CVE-2018-1000198 affects Jenkins Black Duck Hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1000198?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-1000198 published?
- CVE-2018-1000198 was published on 2018-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:black_duck_hub:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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