CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-12216

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco SocialMiner allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the system. The issue is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read and write files and execute remote code within the application, posing a significant threat to the organization's data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco SocialMiner to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement strict controls over imported XML files.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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