How severe is CVE-2018-1702?

CVE-2018-1702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1702?

CVE-2018-1702 primarily affects Ibm Platform Symphony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1702?

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-2018-1702 published?

CVE-2018-1702 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1702

CVE-2018-1702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Platform Symphony with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Platform Symphony
Published: 2018-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 146189.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1702?: IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 146189.
How severe is CVE-2018-1702?: CVE-2018-1702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1702?: CVE-2018-1702 primarily affects Ibm Platform Symphony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1702?: 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-2018-1702 published?: CVE-2018-1702 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:platform_symphony:7.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:platform_symphony:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_symphony:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_symphony:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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