CVE-2018-0207 XML external entity in Cisco Secure Access Control Server
An unauthenticated remote attacker can gain read access to system information by tricking an administrator into importing a crafted XML file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-0207?
CVE-2018-0207 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control Server, published on 8 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70595.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0207?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-0207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Access Control Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x99j-h38h-9frx.