CVE-2018-17289
CVE-2018-17289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kofax Front Office Server 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: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Kofax Front Office Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console version 4.1.1.11.0.5212 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via crafted XML inside an imported package configuration (.ZIP file) within the Kofax/KFS/Admin/PackageService/package/upload file parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17289?
- An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console version 4.1.1.11.0.5212 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via crafted XML inside an imported package configuration (.ZIP file) within the Kofax/KFS/Admin/PackageService/package/upload file parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17289?
- CVE-2018-17289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none.
- Is CVE-2018-17289 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-2018-17289?
- CVE-2018-17289 affects Kofax Front Office Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17289?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17289 published?
- CVE-2018-17289 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kofax:front_office_server:4.1.1.11.0.5212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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