GetSimple CMS up to 3.3.4 data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in GetSimple CMS up to 3.3.4. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument data results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-8790. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GetSimple CMS up to 3.3.4 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument data 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. The summary by CVE is:

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in admin/api.php in GetSimple CMS 3.1.1 through 3.3.x before 3.3.5 Beta 1, when in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the data parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 01/20/2015 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-8790 since 11/13/2014. 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 and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.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.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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11/13/2014 🔍
01/20/2015 +68 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +66 days 🔍
06/13/2024 +3365 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 129778
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8790 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73707
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 06/13/2024 00:27
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (40), 06/29/2017 18:08 (2), 04/11/2022 13:18 (2), 04/11/2022 13:24 (7), 06/13/2024 00:27 (22)
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