CVE-2016-0245 XML external entity in n/a
Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files or cause denial of service in IBM WebSphere Portal via XML External Entity injection.
- 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-2016-0245?
CVE-2016-0245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 29 Feb 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The XML parser in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF10 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0245?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0245?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0245 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Portal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83gx-v8hg-mghf.