CVE-2013-7140: Path Traversal

Published Jan 26, 2014
·
Updated

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the CalDAV interface in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite 7.4.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read portions of arbitrary files via vectors related to the SAX builder and the WebDAV interface. NOTE: this issue has been labeled as both absolute path traversal and XXE, but the root cause may be XXE, since XXE can be exploited to conduct absolute path traversal and other attacks.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite<=7.4.1
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=6.20.7
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=6.22.0
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=6.22.1
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.0.1
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.0.2
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.2.0
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.2.1
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.2.2
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.4.0

Event History

Jan 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7140?

CVE-2013-7140 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its exploitation potential leading to unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7140?

To fix CVE-2013-7140, update your Open-Xchange AppSuite software to a version later than 7.4.1.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7140?

CVE-2013-7140 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting the CalDAV interface.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-7140?

Users of Open-Xchange AppSuite versions 7.4.1 and earlier, including specific versions down to 6.20.7, are affected by CVE-2013-7140.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2013-7140?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2013-7140 to read portions of arbitrary files on the server, compromising sensitive data.

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