CVE-2018-12471
CVE-2018-12471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Subscription Management Tool 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: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Suse Subscription Management Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to read data from the server or cause DoS by referencing blocking elements. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12471?
- A External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to read data from the server or cause DoS by referencing blocking elements. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12471?
- CVE-2018-12471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-12471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12471?
- CVE-2018-12471 affects Suse Subscription Management Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12471?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-12471 published?
- CVE-2018-12471 was published on 2018-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:subscription_management_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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