Opentext Document Sciences xPression up to 4.5SP1 Patch 13 cm_datasource_group_xsd.jsp xsd_datasource_schema_file filename File path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in Opentext Document Sciences xPression up to 4.5SP1 Patch 13. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xAdmin/html/cm_datasource_group_xsd.jsp. This manipulation of the argument xsd_datasource_schema_file filename causes path traversal (File). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14754. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Opentext Document Sciences xPression up to 4.5SP1 Patch 13. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file /xAdmin/html/cm_datasource_group_xsd.jsp. The manipulation of the argument xsd_datasource_schema_file filename with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability (File). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to Arbitrary File Read: /xAdmin/html/cm_datasource_group_xsd.jsp, parameter: xsd_datasource_schema_file filename. In order for this vulnerability to be exploited, an attacker must authenticate to the application first.

The bug was discovered 09/27/2017. The weakness was shared 10/03/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14754 since 09/27/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:xAdmin/html/cm_datasource_group_xsd.jsp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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

The entries VDB-107363, VDB-107362, VDB-107361 and VDB-107360 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Opentext

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• Document Sciences xPression

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• 4.5SP1 Patch 13

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• commercial

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