How severe is CVE-2018-5758?

CVE-2018-5758 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-2018-5758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5758?

CVE-2018-5758 affects Aurea Jive-n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5758?

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

When was CVE-2018-5758 published?

CVE-2018-5758 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5758

CVE-2018-5758 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aurea Jive-n 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: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Aurea Jive-n
Published: 2018-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Upload File functionality in upload.jspa in Aurea Jive Jive-n 9.0.2.1 On-Premises allows for an XML External Entity attack through a crafted file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5758?: The Upload File functionality in upload.jspa in Aurea Jive Jive-n 9.0.2.1 On-Premises allows for an XML External Entity attack through a crafted file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2018-5758?: CVE-2018-5758 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-2018-5758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5758?: CVE-2018-5758 affects Aurea Jive-n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5758?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5758 published?: CVE-2018-5758 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/xml-external-entity-injection-xxe-cve-2018-5758/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aurea:jive-n:9.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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