CVE-2016-5748: XEE

Published Mar 23, 2017
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Updated

External Entity Processing (XXE) vulnerability in the "risk score" application of NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be used to disclose the content of local files to logged-in users.

Affected Software

5 affected components
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1-sp1
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1-sp2
NetIQ Access Manager=4.2
NetIQ Access Manager=4.2-sp1

Event History

Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5748?

CVE-2016-5748 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive data from local files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5748?

To fix CVE-2016-5748, update to NetIQ Access Manager version 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 or 4.2.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5748?

CVE-2016-5748 can be exploited through XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, allowing an attacker to read local files.

4

What versions of NetIQ Access Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5748?

CVE-2016-5748 affects NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-5748?

Exploiting CVE-2016-5748 could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential local file contents to logged-in users.

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