XXE attack in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio - CVE-2018-8533

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XXE attack in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio - CVE-2018-8533

Published: October 9, 2018 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15263
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8533
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE-attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing a malicious REGSRVR file containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted XML file and gain access to potentially sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2018-8533

Install updates from vendor's website.

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