MailEnable up to 8.59 XML Document request.aspx Options xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MailEnable up to 8.59. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file request.aspx of the component XML Document Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument Options results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-9280. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MailEnable up to 8.59 (Mail Server Software). This affects an unknown function of the file request.aspx of the component XML Document Handler. The manipulation of the argument Options 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. The summary by CVE is:

MailEnable before 8.60 allows XXE via an XML document in the request.aspx Options parameter.

The bug was discovered 03/10/2015. The weakness was released 01/16/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at web.archive.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-9280 since 01/16/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1408 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:request.aspx it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 8.60 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-129798, VDB-129799 and VDB-129800. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
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NVD Base Score: 10.0
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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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
Google Hack: 🔍

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MailEnable 8.60

Timelineinfo

03/10/2015 🔍
01/16/2019 +1408 days 🔍
01/16/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/16/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/17/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/02/2020 +471 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: web.archive.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-9280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-9280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129801
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2019 09:16
Updated: 05/02/2020 07:30
Changes: 01/17/2019 09:16 (61), 05/02/2020 07:30 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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