VDB-360304 · CVE-2024-13971 · GCVE-0-2024-13971

Lobster Lobster_pro prior 4.12.6-GA XML Parser xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Lobster Lobster_pro. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-13971. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Lobster Lobster_pro. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component XML Parser. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a weakness in the XML parser functionality of Lobster_pro prior to version 4.12.6-GA. This allows them to obtain read access to files on the application server and adjacent network shares, and perform HTTP GET requests to arbitrary services.

The weakness was shared by Marcelo Reyes. The advisory is shared for download at schutzwerk.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-13971 since 07/03/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.12.6-GA eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Lobster

Name

Lobster_pro

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Lobster_pro 4.12.6-GA

Timelineinfo

07/03/2025 CVE reserved
04/30/2026 +301 days Advisory disclosed
04/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/18/2026 +17 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: schutzwerk.com
Researcher: Marcelo Reyes
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-13971 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-13971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360304

Entryinfo

Created: 04/30/2026 16:28
Updated: 05/18/2026 01:31
Changes: 04/30/2026 16:28 (70), 05/18/2026 01:31 (11)
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