IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 XML Data xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-1322. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 (Automation Software). This affects an unknown part of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 125918.

The bug was discovered 06/22/2017. The weakness was released 06/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-1322 since 11/30/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/29/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99258†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-102862. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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• Automation Software

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• IBM

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• API Connect

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• 5.0.6.0

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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