CVE-2018-20580

HIGH

SmartBear ReadyAPI 2.5.0-2.6.0 - Remote Code Execution via WSDL Import

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2018-20580. PoCs published by Gilson Camelo, gscamelo.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a WSDL file with a malicious default parameter value to achieve remote code execution in ReadyAPI. The payload is embedded in the SOAP address location, triggering execution when the victim sends a request.

Description

The WSDL import functionality in SmartBear ReadyAPI 2.5.0 and 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Gilson Camelo · textwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46796

This exploit leverages a WSDL file with a malicious default parameter value to achieve remote code execution in ReadyAPI. The payload is embedded in the SOAP address location, triggering execution when the victim sends a request.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ReadyAPI 2.5.0 and 2.6.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must import the malicious WSDL file into ReadyAPI · Victim must send a request containing the malicious parameter
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP 2 stars
by gscamelo · poc
https://github.com/gscamelo/CVE-2018-20580

This repository provides a detailed writeup and proof-of-concept for CVE-2018-20580, a remote code execution vulnerability in ReadyAPI 2.5.0/2.6.0. The exploit leverages malicious WSDL files to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine when loaded into ReadyAPI.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ReadyAPI 2.5.0/2.6.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must load a malicious WSDL file into ReadyAPI · Victim must send a request containing the malicious code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46796/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/gscamelo/CVE-2018-20580
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://vimeo.com/332912402
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://vimeo.com/332912473

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0979
EPSS Percentile 94.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
smartbear/readyapi 2.5.0
smartbear/readyapi 2.6.0
Published May 03, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026