CVE-2018-0414

MEDIUM

Cisco Secure Access Control Server < 5.8 - Authenticated XML External Entity Injection via XML File Import

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco Secure Access Control Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) 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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105289
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041688

Scores

CVSS v3 5.7
EPSS 0.0183
EPSS Percentile 76.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-611
Status published
Products (2)
cisco/secure_access_control_server_solution_engine 5.8 (10 CPE variants)
cisco/secure_access_control_server_solution_engine < 5.8
Published Oct 05, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026