CVE-2017-2815 XML external entity in Open Fire User Import Export Plugin
An authenticated attacker can exploit an XML entity injection flaw in the OpenFire User Import Export Plugin to read arbitrary files 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-2017-2815?
CVE-2017-2815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Talos Open Fire User Import Export Plugin, published on 15 May 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable XML entity injection vulnerability exists in OpenFire User Import Export Plugin 2.6.0. A specially crafted web request can cause the retrieval of arbitrary files or denial of service. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted web request to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2815?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Igniterealtime User Import Export.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2815?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2815 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2815 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2815 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pm8-vqv8-7v4x.