#VU15716 XXE attack in CASE Suite - CVE-2018-17912
Published: November 1, 2018 / Updated: November 5, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15716
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CASE Suite
CASE Suite
Software vendor:
Fr. Sauter AG
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.
Remediation
Update to version 3.10.