Fortify Software Security Center 17.1/17.2/18.1 XML Data XML Request xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Fortify Software Security Center 17.1/17.2/18.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. This manipulation as part of XML Request causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-12463. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Fortify Software Security Center 17.1/17.2/18.1. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation as part of a XML Request 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:

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), version 17.1, 17.2, 18.1 allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.

The bug was discovered 07/12/2018. The weakness was published 07/12/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-12463 since 06/15/2018. 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.

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 (45027). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Suricata ID: 2025841
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2018 🔍
07/12/2018 +26 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-12463 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12463
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121375
SecurityTracker: 1041286

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2018 09:09
Updated: 10/23/2024 10:10
Changes: 07/13/2018 09:09 (60), 03/05/2020 10:35 (5), 04/06/2023 21:24 (4), 04/06/2023 21:33 (12), 10/23/2024 10:10 (16)
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