CyberArk Password Vault Web Access up to 10.7 SAML Authentication xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in CyberArk Password Vault Web Access up to 10.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component SAML Authentication. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-7442. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in CyberArk Password Vault Web Access up to 10.7. Affected is an unknown part of the component SAML Authentication. 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:

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Password Vault Web Access (PVWA) of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault <=10.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or potentially bypass authentication via a crafted DTD in the SAML authentication system.

The bug was discovered 05/10/2019. The weakness was presented 05/08/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-7442 since 02/05/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download 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 (46828). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

CyberArk

Name

Password Vault Web Access

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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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: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/05/2019 🔍
05/08/2019 +92 days 🔍
05/09/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/10/2019 +1 days 🔍
06/14/2025 +2227 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 152801
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-7442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-7442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134508
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2019 12:52
Updated: 06/14/2025 12:54
Changes: 05/09/2019 12:52 (52), 06/08/2020 11:58 (1), 09/15/2023 09:19 (4), 06/14/2025 12:54 (25)
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