CVE-2019-4456 XML external entity in Daeja ViewONE

High 7.1 Published 30 Jul 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM Daeja ViewONE to expose sensitive information or cause memory exhaustion.

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-2019-4456?

CVE-2019-4456 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Daeja ViewONE, published on 30 Jul 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Daeja ViewONE Professional, Standard & Virtual 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 163620.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4456?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Daeja Viewone.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4456?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4456 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4456 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w88-3v56-g4xc.