Vulnerability identifier: #VU90127

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4357

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Report Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Progress Telerik

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input within the implementation of ValidateMetadaUri method. A remote user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Report Server: 10.0.24.305

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External links
http://docs.telerik.com/report-server/knowledge-base/xxe-vulnerability-cve-2024-4357
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-518/

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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.