CVE-2018-1000546: Triplea version <= 1.9.0.0.10291 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Importing game data tha

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000546?

triplea: upgrade to newer than 1.9.0.0.10291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000546 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000546 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-2018-1000546 affect?

CVE-2018-1000546 affects triplea. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Triplea version <= 1.9.0.0.10291 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Importing game data that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000546?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000546 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting triplea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Triplea version <= 1.9.0.0.10291 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Importing game data that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted game data file (XML).

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: triplea-game

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

triplea-game triplea UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.0.0.10291

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.0.0.10291

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.0.0.10291 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade triplea

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-2018-1000546?

triplea: upgrade to newer than 1.9.0.0.10291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000546 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000546 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-2018-1000546 affect?

CVE-2018-1000546 affects triplea. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Triplea version <= 1.9.0.0.10291 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Importing game data that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be e

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000546?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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