CVE-2018-1000837: UML Designer version <= 8.0.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML parser for plugins tha
CVE-2018-1000837 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting uml designer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
UML Designer version <= 8.0.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML parser for plugins that can result in Disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, SSRF, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via malicious plugins.xml file.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2018-12-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000837?
uml designer: upgrade to newer than 8.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1000837 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1000837 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-2018-1000837 affect?
CVE-2018-1000837 affects uml designer. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). UML Designer version <= 8.0.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML parser for plugins that can result in Disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, SSRF, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via
How urgent is CVE-2018-1000837?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action