#VU15716 XXE attack in CASE Suite - CVE-2018-17912

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15716

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17912

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CASE Suite
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Fr. Sauter AG

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into open an XML file that submits malicious input and obtain potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.10.

Vulnerable software versions

CASE Suite: before 3.10

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-04

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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.