How severe is CVE-2018-15444?

CVE-2018-15444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15444?

CVE-2018-15444 affects Cisco Energy Management Suite Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-15444 published?

CVE-2018-15444 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15444

CVE-2018-15444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Energy Management Suite Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Cisco Energy Management Suite Software
Published: 2018-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Energy Management Suite Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files within the affected application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15444?: A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Energy Management Suite Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files within the affected application.
How severe is CVE-2018-15444?: CVE-2018-15444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15444?: CVE-2018-15444 affects Cisco Energy Management Suite Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15444 published?: CVE-2018-15444 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:energy_management_suite_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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