CVE-2020-10629: XEE

Published Apr 9, 2020
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Updated

WebAccess/NMS (versions prior to 3.0.2) does not sanitize XML input. Specially crafted XML input could allow an attacker to read sensitive files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Advantech Webaccess\/nms<3.0.2

Event History

Apr 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10629?

To mitigate CVE-2020-10629, upgrade to WebAccess/NMS version 3.0.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.

4

Which versions of WebAccess/NMS are affected by CVE-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 affects all versions of WebAccess/NMS prior to 3.0.2.

5

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2020-10629?

An attacker can leverage CVE-2020-10629 to read sensitive files on the server by using specially crafted XML input.

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