CVE-2018-5758: The Upload File functionality in upload.jspa in Aurea Jive Jive-n 9.0.2.1 On-Premises allows for an XML Extern

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-5758 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting jive-n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Upload File functionality in upload.jspa in Aurea Jive Jive-n 9.0.2.1 On-Premises allows for an XML External Entity attack through a crafted file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aurea

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-12 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aurea jive-n DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jive-n || rpm -q jive-n || jive-n --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jive-n sudo apt install jive-n=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold jive-n

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

dnf --showduplicates list jive-n sudo dnf downgrade jive-n-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add jive-n

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-2018-5758?

jive-n: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-5758 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5758 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-2018-5758 affect?

CVE-2018-5758 affects jive-n. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Upload File functionality in upload.jspa in Aurea Jive Jive-n 9.0.2.1 On-Premises allows for an XML External Entity attack through a crafted file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5758?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

References

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