FocalScope v2416 XML Data Web Request xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in FocalScope v2416. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation as part of Web Request leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-3881. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FocalScope v2416. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation as part of a Web Request leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable unauthenticated XML external injection vulnerability was identified in FocalScope v2416. A unauthenticated attacker could submit a specially crafted web request to FocalScope's server that could cause an XXE, and potentially result in data compromise.

The bug was discovered 07/20/2018. The weakness was published 08/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at talosintelligence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-3881 since 01/01/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 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.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

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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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Timelineinfo

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07/20/2018 +199 days 🔍
08/01/2018 +11 days 🔍
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08/02/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1731 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-3881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122525

Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2018 07:22
Updated: 04/29/2023 10:07
Changes: 08/02/2018 07:22 (56), 03/12/2020 17:20 (1), 04/29/2023 10:07 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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