How severe is CVE-2018-1247?

CVE-2018-1247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1247?

CVE-2018-1247 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1247?

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-2018-1247 published?

CVE-2018-1247 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1247

CVE-2018-1247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsa Authentication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% 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 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Rsa Authentication Manager
Published: 2018-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1247?: RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.
How severe is CVE-2018-1247?: CVE-2018-1247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1247?: CVE-2018-1247 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1247?: 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-2018-1247 published?: CVE-2018-1247 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:authentication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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