CVE-2015-7743 XML external entity in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files via XML external entity injection in PRTG Network Monitor sensors.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-7743?

CVE-2015-7743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XML external entity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before 16.2.23.3077/3078 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by creating a new HTTP XML/REST Value sensor that accesses a crafted XML file.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7743?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paessler Prtg Network Monitor.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7743?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7743 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7743 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7743 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq23-vw7c-wg89.

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