HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-1247
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CVE-2018-1247

CWE-611Published: May 8, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-1247 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-1247. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rsa1 product(s)
authentication manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/

All References (8)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-1247
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 8, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-1247 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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