CVE-2018-16252: FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer 4.6.1.2115 has ".elx" FileType XML External Entity Injection.

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-16252 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting event log explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer 4.6.1.2115 has ".elx" FileType XML External Entity Injection.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fspro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-05 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fspro event log explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.1.2115

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.1.2115

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy event-log-explorer || rpm -q event-log-explorer || event-log-explorer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6.1.2115 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison event-log-explorer sudo apt install event-log-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.1.2115> sudo apt-mark hold event-log-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list event-log-explorer sudo dnf downgrade event-log-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.1.2115> sudo dnf versionlock add event-log-explorer

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer v4.6.1.2115 - XML External Entity Injection

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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-2018-16252?

event log explorer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16252 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16252 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-2018-16252 affect?

CVE-2018-16252 affects event log explorer. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer 4.6.1.2115 has ".elx" FileType XML External Entity Injection.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16252?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

References

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