CVE-2013-5014 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager management console via XML External Entity injection.
- 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-2013-5014?
CVE-2013-5014 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5014?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, Symantec Protection Center.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-5014 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5014 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44qm-5mf2-4vv3.