CVE-2019-14678 XML external entity in n/a
Attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in SAS XML Mapper to read local files, exfiltrate data, or cause denial of service.
- 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-2019-14678?
CVE-2019-14678 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SAS XML Mapper 9.45 has an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability that can be leveraged by malicious attackers in multiple ways. Examples are Local File Reading, Out Of Band File Exfiltration, Server Side Request Forgery, and/or Potential Denial of Service attacks. This vulnerability also affects the XMLV2 LIBNAME engine when the AUTOMAP option is used.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14678?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sas Base Sas, Sas Xml Mapper.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-14678 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14678 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65vm-7c4g-83vm.