VDB-127704 · CVE-2018-15362 · BID 106133

GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS 9.0 R2/9.5/10.0 XML Data xml external entity reference

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8.2$0-$5k0.64

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS 9.0 R2/9.5/10.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-15362. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS 9.0 R2/9.5/10.0. Affected is an unknown part of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

XXE in GE Proficy Cimplicity GDS versions 9.0 R2, 9.5, 10.0

The bug was discovered 12/06/2018. The weakness was shared 12/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-15362 since 08/15/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 106133†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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08/15/2018 🔍
12/06/2018 +113 days 🔍
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12/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
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12/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/19/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ge.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-15362 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-15362
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127704
SecurityFocus: 106133 - GE Global Discovery Server CVE-2018-15362 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2018 09:59
Updated: 04/19/2020 07:26
Changes: 12/08/2018 09:59 (58), 04/19/2020 07:26 (3)
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