Vulnerability identifier: #VU13328

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11586

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
SearchBlox
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: SearchBlox

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to XML external entity vulnerability in api/rest/status. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted DTD in an XML request and read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SearchBlox: 8.6.7

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External links
http://gurelahmet.com/searchblox-8-6-7-out-of-band-xml-external-entity-oob-xxe-cve-2018-11586/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.