CVE-2016-2868 XML external entity in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can read arbitrary files via XML External Entity injection in IBM Security QRadar SIEM.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2868?
CVE-2016-2868 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 2 Jul 2016. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote authenticated administrators 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-2016-2868?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2868?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2868 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2868 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmv9-94fj-qx95.