How severe is CVE-2018-10613?

CVE-2018-10613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-10613 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10613?

CVE-2018-10613 primarily affects Ge Mds Pulsenet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10613?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10613 published?

CVE-2018-10613 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10613

CVE-2018-10613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Mds Pulsenet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ge Mds Pulsenet
Published: 2018-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple variants of XML External Entity (XXE) attacks may be used to exfiltrate data from the host Windows platform in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10613?: Multiple variants of XML External Entity (XXE) attacks may be used to exfiltrate data from the host Windows platform in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior.
How severe is CVE-2018-10613?: CVE-2018-10613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-10613 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10613?: CVE-2018-10613 primarily affects Ge Mds Pulsenet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10613?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10613 published?: CVE-2018-10613 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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