CVE-2017-14527 XML external entity in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit XML external entity flaws in OpenText Documentum Webtop to read arbitrary files, list directories, or cause denial of service.

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-2017-14527?

CVE-2017-14527 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple XML external entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in the OpenText Documentum Webtop 6.8.0160.0073 allow remote authenticated users to list the contents of arbitrary directories, read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or, on Windows, obtain Documentum user hashes via a (1) crafted DTD, involving unspecified XML structures in a request to xda/com/documentum/ucf/server/transport/impl/GAIRConnector or crafted XML file in a MediaProfile file (2) import or (3) check in.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14527?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Opentext Documentum Administrator, Opentext Documentum Webtop.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14527?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jf3w-9wv7-xjmg.

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