CVE-2018-8940 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can upload a malicious XML file to trigger an XXE vulnerability, potentially reading sensitive data or executing code.
- 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-2018-8940?
CVE-2018-8940 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ClientServiceConfigController.cs in Enghouse Cloud Contact Center Platform 7.2.5 has functionality for loading external XML files and parsing them, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious XML file and reference it in the URL of the application, forcing the application to load and parse the malicious XML file, aka an XXE issue.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Enghouse Contact Center\.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-8940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw37-c6q4-x7h9.