CVE-2019-18943 XML External Entity processing

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit XML External Entity processing in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-18943?

CVE-2019-18943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager, published on 26 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to XML External Entity Processing (XXE) on certain operations.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Solutions Business Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-18943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7h4-p7f6-r3rm.

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