OpenText Operations Bridge Manager up to 2020.10 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in OpenText Operations Bridge Manager up to 2020.10. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-22501. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenText Operations Bridge Manager up to 2020.10. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. CVE summarizes:

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText™ Operations Bridge Manager allows Input Data Manipulation.  The vulnerability could be exploited to confidential information This issue affects Operations Bridge Manager: 2017.05, 2017.11, 2018.05, 2018.11, 2019.05, 2019.11, 2020.05, 2020.10.

The advisory is shared for download at portal.microfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-22501 since 01/05/2021. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: portal.microfocus.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-22501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-22501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289000

Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2024 20:02
Changes: 12/19/2024 20:02 (70)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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