CVE-2018-16792: XEE
SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XXE via a world readable and writable configuration file that allows an attacker to exfiltrate data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16792?
CVE-2018-16792 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for sensitive data exfiltration via XML External Entity (XXE) injection.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16792?
To fix CVE-2018-16792, update to a version of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server released after September 10, 2018, which addresses the XXE vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-16792 be exploited for?
CVE-2018-16792 can be exploited for data exfiltration attacks by leveraging the XXE vulnerability in the configuration file.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-16792 on sensitive data?
The impact of CVE-2018-16792 is that it allows attackers to access and exfiltrate sensitive data from a world-readable configuration file.
Which versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server are affected by CVE-2018-16792?
CVE-2018-16792 affects all versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server up to and including 2018-09-10.