CVE-2018-1000540: LoboEvolution version < 9b75694cedfa4825d4a2330abf2719d470c654cd contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000540?

loboevolution: upgrade to 0.99.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000540 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000540 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-1000540 affect?

CVE-2018-1000540 affects loboevolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). LoboEvolution version < 9b75694cedfa4825d4a2330abf2719d470c654cd contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parsing when viewing the XML file in the browser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of servic

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000540?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000540 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting loboevolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LoboEvolution version < 9b75694cedfa4825d4a2330abf2719d470c654cd contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parsing when viewing the XML file in the browser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted XML file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: loboevolution project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-26 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

loboevolution project loboevolution UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.99.3

Fixed in: 0.99.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy loboevolution || rpm -q loboevolution || loboevolution --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.99.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade loboevolution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade loboevolution

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000540?

loboevolution: upgrade to 0.99.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000540 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000540 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000540 affect?

CVE-2018-1000540 affects loboevolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). LoboEvolution version < 9b75694cedfa4825d4a2330abf2719d470c654cd contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parsing when viewing the XML file in the browser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of servic

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000540?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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