CVE-2014-8316 XML external entity in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via an XML External Entity vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-8316?

CVE-2014-8316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2014. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the xmlParameter parameter in an explorationSpaceUpdate request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Businessobjects Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-8316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgw6-5qjc-mx7w.

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