#VU12276 XXE attack in EMC Unisphere

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12276

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EMC Unisphere
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper restriction of XML external entity reference. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash, conduct XML external entity attacks to obtain files and gain root privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC Unisphere: 8.0.0 - 8.4

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External links
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/54

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.