First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70595.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine | =5.8\(0.8\) |
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CVE-2018-0207 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read sensitive information.
To fix CVE-2018-0207, update your Cisco Secure Access Control Server to version 5.8 patch 9 or later.
CVE-2018-0207 is caused by improper handling of XML External Entities in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server.
CVE-2018-0207 affects users of Cisco Secure Access Control Server versions prior to 5.8 patch 9.
Yes, CVE-2018-0207 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.