CVE-2018-20580
CWE-20Published: May 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The WSDL import functionality in SmartBear ReadyAPI 2.5.0 and 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-20580 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-20580. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-20580 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts