Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12216
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.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injectionInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2017-12216
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:socialminer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12216
0.70%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12216
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST | |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12216
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
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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.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12216
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039274
Cisco SocialMiner XML External Entity Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Read and Write Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100664
Cisco SocialMiner CVE-2017-12216 XML External Entity Injection VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-socmin
Cisco SocialMiner XML External Entity Injection VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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