CVE-2016-5795 XML external entity in n/a
Attackers can exploit weak XML parsing in building automation systems to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files.
- 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-2016-5795?
CVE-2016-5795 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) Liebert SiteScan Web Version 6.5 and prior, ALC WebCTRL Version 6.5 and prior, and Carrier i-Vu Version 6.5 and prior. An attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL, i-Vu, or SiteScan Web through a weakly configured XML parser causing the application to execute arbitrary code or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5795?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Automatedlogic I-Vu, Automatedlogic Sitescan Web, Carrier Automatedlogic Webctrl.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-5795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5795 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww2c-2pfq-484j.