CVE-2018-7837 XML external entity in IIoT Monitor 3.1.38
An XXE vulnerability in Schneider Electric IIoT Monitor allows attackers to expose restricted information by resolving external XML entities.
- 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-2018-7837?
CVE-2018-7837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE IIoT Monitor 3.1.38, published on 24 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability exists on numerous methods of the IIoT Monitor 3.1.38 software that could allow the software to resolve documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the software to embed incorrect documents into its output and expose restricted information.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7837?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric Iiot Monior.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7837 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-7837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric SE IIoT Monitor 3.1.38
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8vf-v36p-7qjw.