CVE-2013-0686 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files, access intranet servers, or cause denial of service via XML External Entity attacks in Wonderware Information Server.

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-2013-0686?

CVE-2013-0686 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 May 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Invensys Wonderware Information Server (WIS) 4.0 SP1SP1, 4.5- Portal, and 5.0- Portal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invensys Wonderware Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0686 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-0686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh5p-5rj4-h67g.

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