CVE-2019-13358: XEE

Published Jul 5, 2019
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Updated

lib/DocumentToText.php in OpenCats before 0.9.4-3 has XXE that allows remote users to read files on the underlying operating system. The attacker must upload a file in the docx or odt format.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenCATS OpenCATS<0.9.4-3

Event History

Jul 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:26 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13358?

The severity of CVE-2019-13358 is classified as medium, as it allows remote users to read sensitive files on the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13358?

To fix CVE-2019-13358, upgrade OpenCats to version 0.9.4-3 or later.

3

What does CVE-2019-13358 exploit?

CVE-2019-13358 exploits an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the DocumentToText.php file.

4

What file types must be uploaded to trigger CVE-2019-13358?

The attacker must upload a file in either the docx or odt format to exploit CVE-2019-13358.

5

Which versions of OpenCats are affected by CVE-2019-13358?

OpenCats versions prior to 0.9.4-3 are affected by CVE-2019-13358.

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