VDB-131089 · CVE-2019-1698 · BID 107093

Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director up to 4.4 Web-based User Interface XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director up to 4.4. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Web-based User Interface. This manipulation as part of XML Data causes xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-1698. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director up to 4.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Web-based User Interface. The manipulation as part of a XML Data 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:

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director (IoT-FND) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by importing a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read files within the affected application. Versions prior to 4.4(0.26) are affected.

The bug was discovered 02/20/2019. The weakness was shared 02/21/2019 as cisco-sa-20190220-iot-fnd-xml as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-1698 since 12/06/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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 $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 4.4(0.26) eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Internet of Things Field Network Director 4.4(0.26)

Timelineinfo

12/06/2018 🔍
02/20/2019 +76 days 🔍
02/21/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/22/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/19/2023 +1608 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20190220-iot-fnd-xml
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-1698 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-1698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131089
SecurityFocus: 107093

Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2019 06:56
Updated: 07/19/2023 08:08
Changes: 02/22/2019 06:56 (60), 05/12/2020 08:07 (1), 07/19/2023 08:02 (4), 07/19/2023 08:08 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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