CVE-2018-14473 json
OCS Inventory 2.4.1 lacks a proper XML parsing configuration, allowing the use of external entities.
published 2018-08-03 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-6390
- cvss
- 9.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
OCS Inventory 2.4.1 lacks a proper XML parsing configuration, allowing the use of external entities. This issue can be exploited by an attacker sending a crafted HTTP request in order to exfiltrate information or cause a Denial of Service.
Patch / fix
- ocsinventory-server Debian 12 2.5+dfsg-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2018-14473
Exploit prediction
3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- tarlogic.com https://www.tarlogic.com/en/blog/vulnerabilities-in-ocs-inventory-2-4-1/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
-
tarlogic.com
/en/blog/vulnerabilities-in-ocs-inventory-2-4-1/
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-14473
- NVD CVE-2018-14473
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