CVE-2012-5358 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and bypass authentication in Ektron CMS via crafted XSL data due to insecure XSLT configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-5358?
CVE-2012-5358 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The XSLTCompiledTransform function in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 configures the XSL with enableDocumentFunction set to true, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and consequently bypass authentication, modify viewstate, cause a denial of service, or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted XSL data.
Weakness: CWE-19
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5358?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ektron Ektron Content Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5358?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5358 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-5358 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5358 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qcrh-hq25-p92m.