#VU39959 XML External Entity injection in Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) - CVE-2016-7460

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39959

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7460

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

The Single Sign-On feature in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a and vRealize Automation 6.x before 6.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 6.0.0 - 6.2.4

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94485
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037327
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.html

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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.