Vulnerability identifier: #VU14692

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0414

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Secure Access Control Server
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the web-based UI of Cisco Secure Access Control Server due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. A remote attacker can trick the administrator of an affected system into importing a specially crafted XML file and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.8(10).

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Secure Access Control Server: 5.8.1.4

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-acsxxe

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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