CVE-2018-13823: An XML external entity vulnerability in the XOG functionality, in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-13823 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting project portfolio management, project portfolio management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XML external entity vulnerability in the XOG functionality, in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5 and below, and 15.3 CP2 and below, allows remote attackers to access sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CA Technologies - A Broadcom Company · Vendor: broadcom · ca

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-30 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom project portfolio management UPGRADE

Affected: <= 14.3 · 14.4 · 15.1

Fixed in: newer than 14.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy project-portfolio-management || rpm -q project-portfolio-management || project-portfolio-management --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade project-portfolio-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade project-portfolio-management

Note

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

ca project portfolio management DOWNGRADE

Affected: 15.2 cp5 · 15.3 cp2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy project-portfolio-management || rpm -q project-portfolio-management || project-portfolio-management --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison project-portfolio-management sudo apt install project-portfolio-management=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.2> sudo apt-mark hold project-portfolio-management

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list project-portfolio-management sudo dnf downgrade project-portfolio-management-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.2> sudo dnf versionlock add project-portfolio-management

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-13823?

project portfolio management: upgrade to newer than 14.3; project portfolio management: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13823 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13823 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-2018-13823 affect?

CVE-2018-13823 affects project portfolio management, project portfolio management. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An XML external entity vulnerability in the XOG functionality, in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5 and below, and 15.3 CP2 and below, allows remote attackers to access sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2018-13823?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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