CVE-2021-28684 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in PowerArchiver to exfiltrate local files over the network.
- 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-2021-28684?
CVE-2021-28684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 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
The XML parser used in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 20.10.02 allows processing of external entities, which might lead to exfiltration of local files over the network (via an XXE attack).
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powerarchiver Powerarchiver.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28684?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-28684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28684 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f243-hqpc-893w.