CVE-2020-10629 XML external entity in WebAccess/NMS

High 7.5 Published 9 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can read sensitive files via unsanitized XML input in WebAccess/NMS, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

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-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 is a high-severity vulnerability in WebAccess/NMS, published on 9 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebAccess/NMS (versions prior to 3.0.2) does not sanitize XML input. Specially crafted XML input could allow an attacker to read sensitive files.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10629?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess\/Nms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10629?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10629 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-10629 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10629 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4q7-86mf-q9v2.