CVE-2018-9116
CVE-2018-9116 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wiremock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Wiremock
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XXE vulnerability within WireMock before 2.16.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access local files and internal resources and potentially cause a Denial of Service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9116?
- An XXE vulnerability within WireMock before 2.16.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access local files and internal resources and potentially cause a Denial of Service.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9116?
- CVE-2018-9116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
- Is CVE-2018-9116 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9116?
- CVE-2018-9116 affects Wiremock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9116?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-9116 published?
- CVE-2018-9116 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wiremock:wiremock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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