VDB-116893 · CVE-2018-10077 · EDB-ID 44493

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-10077. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via crafted XML data.

The bug was discovered 04/19/2018. The weakness was presented 04/20/2018 as EDB-ID 44493 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10077 since 04/12/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. 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 $0-$5k.

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 Exploit-DB (44493). See VDB-116894 and VDB-116895 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Geist

Name

WatchDog Console

Version

3.2.2

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