CVE-2018-16792 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit an XXE vulnerability in SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server to exfiltrate sensitive data via a misconfigured file.

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-2018-16792?

CVE-2018-16792 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XXE via a world readable and writable configuration file that allows an attacker to exfiltrate data.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Sftp\/Scp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16792?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-16792 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16792 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxgf-5573-5q84.

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