CVE-2017-12216
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files and execute remote code within the application. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf47946.
Risk Information
Base Score
8.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.569
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco SocialMiner XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability For Cisco SocialMiner | NCM |
| Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability (CVE-2017-12216) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1704708 | Security Update for Cisco SocialMiner 12.0(0.99000.293) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234