CVE-2020-26981 XML external entity in JT2Go
Remote attackers can disclose arbitrary files by tricking users into opening a specially crafted XML file in Siemens JT2Go or Teamcenter Visualization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-26981?
CVE-2020-26981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Jt2go, published on 12 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.1.0), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.1.0). When opening a specially crafted xml file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. This is because of the passing of specially crafted content to the underlying XML parser without taking proper restrictions such as prohibiting an external dtd. (ZDI-CAN-11890)
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26981?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Jt2go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-26981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Jt2go
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfxj-95gx-6rxg.