How severe is CVE-2018-13826?

CVE-2018-13826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-13826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13826?

CVE-2018-13826 primarily affects Ca Project Portfolio Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13826?

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

When was CVE-2018-13826 published?

CVE-2018-13826 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13826

CVE-2018-13826 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ca Project Portfolio Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ca Project Portfolio Management
Published: 2018-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML external entity vulnerability in the XOG functionality, in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5 and below, and 15.3 CP2 and below, allows remote attackers to conduct server side request forgery attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13826?: An XML external entity vulnerability in the XOG functionality, in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5 and below, and 15.3 CP2 and below, allows remote attackers to conduct server side request forgery attacks.
How severe is CVE-2018-13826?: CVE-2018-13826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-13826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13826?: CVE-2018-13826 primarily affects Ca Project Portfolio Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-13826 published?: CVE-2018-13826 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:project_portfolio_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:project_portfolio_management:14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:project_portfolio_management:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:project_portfolio_management:15.2:cp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:project_portfolio_management:15.3:cp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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