XXE attack in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8557
Published: July 11, 2017 / Updated: July 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7468
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8557
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack.
The weakness exists due to improper parsing of XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can send manipulated XML content, trick the victim into opening and read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.
The weakness exists due to improper parsing of XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can send manipulated XML content, trick the victim into opening and read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8557
Install updates from vendor's website.