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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-14473

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2018-14473 yet.

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Description

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.

Technical details

Published
2018-08-04

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14473?

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.

Is CVE-2018-14473 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-14473 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.1% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-14473?

CVE-2018-14473 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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