CVE-2016-9180: XEE
First published: Thu Dec 22 2016(Updated: )
perl-XML-Twig: The option to `expand_external_ents`, documented as controlling external entity expansion in XML::Twig does not work. External entities are always expanded, regardless of the option's setting.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Perl XML::Twig |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9180?
CVE-2016-9180 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on XML data processing.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9180?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9180, update to a patched version of XML::Twig that resolves the external entity expansion issue.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9180?
The impact of CVE-2016-9180 allows for unauthorized external entity expansion, which can lead to data breaches or application-level attacks.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9180?
CVE-2016-9180 affects XML-Twig for Perl where the option to control external entity expansion is ineffective.
Can CVE-2016-9180 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9180 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can provide malicious XML input to the application using XML::Twig.
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- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
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- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
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- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/xmltwig
- canonical/suse perl xml::twig