How severe is CVE-2018-8819?

CVE-2018-8819 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8819 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-2018-8819?

CVE-2018-8819 primarily affects Carrier Automatedlogic Webctrl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8819?

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-2018-8819 published?

CVE-2018-8819 was published on 2018-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8819

CVE-2018-8819 is a high-severity vulnerability in Carrier Automatedlogic Webctrl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Carrier Automatedlogic Webctrl
Published: 2018-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) WebCTRL Versions 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5. An unauthenticated attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL and a weakly configured XML parser will allow the application to disclose full file contents from the underlying web server OS via the "X-Wap-Profile" HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8819?: An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) WebCTRL Versions 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5. An unauthenticated attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL and a weakly configured XML parser will allow the application to disclose full file contents from the underlying web server OS via the "X-Wap-Profile" HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2018-8819?: CVE-2018-8819 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8819 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-2018-8819?: CVE-2018-8819 primarily affects Carrier Automatedlogic Webctrl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8819?: 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-2018-8819 published?: CVE-2018-8819 was published on 2018-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:carrier:automatedlogic_webctrl:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:carrier:automatedlogic_webctrl:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:carrier:automatedlogic_webctrl:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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