CVE-2013-5490 XML external entity in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary text files from Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 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-2013-5490?

CVE-2013-5490 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary text files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCud80148.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5490?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-5490 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5490 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv9w-9f6p-3qw9.

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