CVE-2021-27492 XML external entity in Datakit Software libraries embedded in Luxion KeyShot software

Medium 5.5 Published 27 May 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can disclose arbitrary files by tricking users into opening a specially crafted 3DXML file in KeyShot software.

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

What is CVE-2021-27492?

CVE-2021-27492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Datakit Software libraries embedded in Luxion KeyShot software, published on 27 May 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

When opening a specially crafted 3DXML file, the application containing Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior 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.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27492?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Datakit Crosscadware, Luxion Keyshot, Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware, Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27492 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-27492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vx6v-35rf-7cf4.