ReadyDesk 9.1 SQL Server SQL_Config.aspx Credentials xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ReadyDesk 9.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library ReadyDesk.dll of the file SQL_Config.aspx of the component SQL Server. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference (Credentials). This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-5683. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ReadyDesk 9.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library ReadyDesk.dll of the file SQL_Config.aspx of the component SQL Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability (Credentials). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ReadyDesk 9.1 allows local users to determine cleartext SQL Server credentials by reading the SQL_Config.aspx file and decrypting data with a hardcoded key in the ReadyDesk.dll file.

The weakness was released 08/26/2016 by Andrew Tierney with Pen Test Partners (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5683 since 06/16/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

By approaching the search of inurl:SQL_Config.aspx it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 92487†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90964, VDB-90965 and VDB-90966. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Credentials
Class: Xml external entity reference / Credentials
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/16/2016 🔍
08/16/2016 +61 days 🔍
08/26/2016 +10 days 🔍
08/26/2016 +0 days 🔍
08/27/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/02/2024 +2989 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Andrew Tierney
Organization: Pen Test Partners
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5683 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5683
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90971
CERT: 🔍
SecurityFocus: 92487 - ReadyDesk Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2016 09:19
Updated: 11/02/2024 11:21
Changes: 08/27/2016 09:19 (50), 04/04/2019 10:01 (15), 11/02/2024 11:21 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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