Citrix XenMobile Server up to 10.7 RP2/10.8 RP1 XML xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Citrix XenMobile Server up to 10.7 RP2/10.8 RP1 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component XML Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-10653. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Citrix XenMobile Server up to 10.7 RP2/10.8 RP1 (Connectivity Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component XML 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:

There is an XML External Entity (XXE) Processing Vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server 10.8 before RP2 and 10.7 before RP3.

The bug was discovered 05/21/2018. The weakness was published 05/23/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.citrix.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10653 since 05/02/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 10.7 RP3 or 10.8 RP2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (47951). Similar entries are available at VDB-118130, VDB-118131, VDB-118132 and VDB-118133. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XenMobile Server 10.7 RP3/10.8 RP2

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05/02/2018 🔍
05/21/2018 +19 days 🔍
05/23/2018 +1 days 🔍
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05/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/17/2025 +2734 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: citrix.com

Advisory: 156037
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-10653 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-10653
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118135
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2018 08:52
Updated: 11/17/2025 10:11
Changes: 05/24/2018 08:52 (60), 02/08/2020 11:15 (2), 03/14/2023 21:55 (4), 11/17/2025 10:11 (24)
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