CVE-2017-2815: XEE
First published: Tue May 15 2018(Updated: )
An exploitable XML entity injection vulnerability exists in OpenFire User Import Export Plugin 2.6.0. A specially crafted web request can cause the retrieval of arbitrary files or denial of service. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted web request to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Igniterealtime User Import Export | =2.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2815?
CVE-2017-2815 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file retrieval and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2815?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2815, upgrade the OpenFire User Import Export Plugin to version 2.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2815?
CVE-2017-2815 affects users of OpenFire User Import Export Plugin version 2.6.0.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-2815?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2815 by sending a specially crafted web request.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2815?
Exploiting CVE-2017-2815 can lead to the retrieval of arbitrary files or cause a denial of service condition.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/igniterealtime
- canonical/igniterealtime user import export
- version/igniterealtime user import export/2.6.0