CVE-2018-15444
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Energy Management Suite Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files within the affected application.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.3
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.307
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco Energy Management Suite XML External Entity Vulnerability For Cisco Energy Management Suite | NCM |
| Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability (CVE-2018-15444) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1700642 | Security Update for Cisco Energy Management Suite 5.2.3 |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234