CVE-2018-1321: Input Validation

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

An administrator with report and template entitlements in Apache Syncope 1.2.x before 1.2.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.8 can use XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

Other sources

An administrator with report and template entitlements in Apache Syncope 1.2.x before 1.2.11, 2.0.x before 2.0.8, and unsupported releases 1.0.x and 1.1.x which may be also affected, can use XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Syncope>=1.2.0<1.2.11
Apache Syncope>=2.0.0<2.0.8
Apache Syncope=1.0.0
Apache Syncope=1.0.4
Apache Syncope=1.0.5
Apache Syncope=1.0.6
Apache Syncope=1.0.7
Apache Syncope=1.0.8
Apache Syncope=1.0.9
Apache Syncope=1.1.0
Apache Syncope=1.1.1
Apache Syncope=1.1.2
Apache Syncope=1.1.3
Apache Syncope=1.1.4
Apache Syncope=1.1.5
Apache Syncope=1.1.6
Apache Syncope=1.1.7
Apache Syncope=1.1.8
Apache Syncope=1.2.0-milestone1
maven/org.apache.syncope:syncope-core>=2.0.0<2.0.8
2.0.8
maven/org.apache.syncope:syncope-core<1.2.11
1.2.11

Event History

Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Nov 6, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:17 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1321?

CVE-2018-1321 is a vulnerability in Apache Syncope that allows an administrator with report and template entitlements to perform malicious operations, including file read and write, using XSL Transformations (XSLT).

2

How can an administrator exploit CVE-2018-1321?

An administrator can exploit CVE-2018-1321 by using XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, such as file read and write.

3

Which versions of Apache Syncope are affected by CVE-2018-1321?

Apache Syncope 1.2.x before 1.2.11, 2.0.x before 2.0.8, and unsupported releases 1.0.x and 1.1.x are affected by CVE-2018-1321.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1321?

CVE-2018-1321 has a severity rating of 7.2, indicating a high severity.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2018-1321?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-1321 at the following URLs: [http://syncope.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1321:_Remote_code_execution_by_administrators_with_report_and_template_entitlements](http://syncope.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1321:_Remote_code_execution_by_administrators_with_report_and_template_entitlements), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103508](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103508), [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45400/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45400/)

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