How severe is CVE-2018-6225?

CVE-2018-6225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6225?

CVE-2018-6225 affects Trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6225?

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

When was CVE-2018-6225 published?

CVE-2018-6225 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6225

CVE-2018-6225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway
Published: 2018-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an authenticated user to expose a normally protected configuration script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6225?: An XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an authenticated user to expose a normally protected configuration script.
How severe is CVE-2018-6225?: CVE-2018-6225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6225?: CVE-2018-6225 affects Trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6225 published?: CVE-2018-6225 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:email_encryption_gateway:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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