VDB-106216 · CVE-2017-12216 · BID 100664

Cisco SocialMiner Web UI xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Cisco SocialMiner. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-12216. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco SocialMiner (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files and execute remote code within the application. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf47946.

The bug was discovered 09/06/2017. The weakness was released 09/07/2017 by Pawel Gocyla as cisco-sa-20170906-socmin as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12216 since 08/03/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/11/2021).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 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 100664†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170906-socmin
Researcher: Pawel Gocyla
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106216
SecurityFocus: 100664 - Cisco SocialMiner CVE-2017-12216 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039274

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2017 11:56
Updated: 01/11/2021 08:56
Changes: 09/08/2017 11:56 (54), 11/13/2019 15:51 (11), 01/11/2021 08:56 (3)
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