ID:6157 - Exploit for XML injection in Apache Syncope - CVE-2018-1321

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6157 - Exploit for XML injection in Apache Syncope - CVE-2018-1321

ID:6157 - Exploit for XML injection in Apache Syncope - CVE-2018-1321

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15654
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1321
CWE-ID: CWE-91
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Syncope

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of XML data. A remote administrator with report and template entitlements can use XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.