CVE-2018-17169 XML external entity in n/a

High 7.7 Published 23 Apr 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can read arbitrary files or perform SSRF via crafted XML requests in PrinterOn.

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-2018-17169?

CVE-2018-17169 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PrinterOn version 4.1.4 and lower allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Printeron Printeron.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3mm-mf73-6xmg.