CVE-2017-14759 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability to read system files, cause SSRF, or trigger denial of service.

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-2017-14759?

CVE-2017-14759 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to an XML External Entity vulnerability: /xFramework/services/QuickDoc.QuickDocHttpSoap11Endpoint/. An unauthenticated user is able to read directory listings or system files, or cause SSRF or Denial of Service.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14759?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opentext Document Sciences Xpression.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14759?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14759 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14759 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p2jv-394x-276f.

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