Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-1698
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director (IoT-FND) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read 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 importing a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read files within the affected application. Versions prior to 4.4(0.26) are affected.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-1698
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.15%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 50 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-1698
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.0
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2.9
|
NIST |
4.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.2
|
3.6
|
NIST |
4.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.2
|
3.6
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-1698
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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)
- ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2019-1698
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107093
Cisco IoT Field Network Director CVE-2019-1698 XML External Entity VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190220-iot-fnd-xml
Cisco IoT Field Network Director XML External Entity VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2019-1698
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:iot_field_network_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*