PRTG Network Monitor up to 16.2 HTTP XML REST Value Sensor 16.2.23.3077/3078 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PRTG Network Monitor up to 16.2. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file 16.2.23.3077/3078 of the component HTTP XML REST Value Sensor. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-7743. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PRTG Network Monitor up to 16.2 (Network Management Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the file 16.2.23.3077/3078 of the component HTTP XML REST Value Sensor. 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:

XML external entity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before 16.2.23.3077/3078 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by creating a new HTTP XML/REST Value sensor that accesses a crafted XML file.

The bug was discovered 05/31/2016. The weakness was presented 01/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-7743 since 10/07/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 237 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 16.2.23.3077 or 16.2.23.3078 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Network Monitor 16.2.23.3077/16.2.23.3078

Timelineinfo

10/07/2015 🔍
05/31/2016 +237 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +237 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2022 +2109 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 137255
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-7743 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7743
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95808
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-7743 - Paessler - PRTG Network Monitor - XML External Entity Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:29
Updated: 11/03/2022 08:50
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:29 (59), 07/30/2020 12:18 (4), 11/03/2022 08:50 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:F74:103

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