How severe is CVE-2018-18980?

CVE-2018-18980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18980?

CVE-2018-18980 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Network Configuration Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18980?

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-2018-18980 published?

CVE-2018-18980 was published on 2018-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18980

CVE-2018-18980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2018-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML External Entity injection (XXE) vulnerability exists in Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager and OpManager before 12.3.214 via the RequestXML parameter in a /devices/ProcessRequest.do GET request. For example, the attacker can trigger the transmission of local files to an arbitrary remote FTP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18980?: An XML External Entity injection (XXE) vulnerability exists in Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager and OpManager before 12.3.214 via the RequestXML parameter in a /devices/ProcessRequest.do GET request. For example, the attacker can trigger the transmission of local files to an arbitrary remote FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2018-18980?: CVE-2018-18980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18980?: CVE-2018-18980 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Network Configuration Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18980?: 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-2018-18980 published?: CVE-2018-18980 was published on 2018-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_network_configuration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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