CVE-2021-37178 XML external entity in Solid Edge SE2021
Remote attackers can disclose arbitrary files by tricking users into opening a specially crafted XML file in Siemens Solid Edge.
- 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-2021-37178?
CVE-2021-37178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Solid Edge SE2021, published on 10 Aug 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
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP7). An XML external entity injection vulnerability in the underlying XML parser could cause the affected application to disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers by loading a specially crafted xml file.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-37178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Solid Edge SE2021
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pr4-6x9m-839x.