How severe is CVE-2018-15362?

CVE-2018-15362 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15362?

CVE-2018-15362 primarily affects Ge Cimplicity. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15362?

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-2018-15362 published?

CVE-2018-15362 was published on 2018-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15362

CVE-2018-15362 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Cimplicity 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ge Cimplicity
Published: 2018-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XXE in GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS versions 9.0 R2, 9.5, 10.0

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15362?: XXE in GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS versions 9.0 R2, 9.5, 10.0
How severe is CVE-2018-15362?: CVE-2018-15362 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15362?: CVE-2018-15362 primarily affects Ge Cimplicity. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15362?: 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-2018-15362 published?: CVE-2018-15362 was published on 2018-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:cimplicity:9.0_r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:cimplicity:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:cimplicity:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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