CVE-2020-28387: XEE

Published Mar 15, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP13), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP3). When opening a specially crafted SEECTCXML file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. This is because of the passing of specially crafted content to the underlying XML parser without taking proper restrictions such as prohibiting an external dtd. (ZDI-CAN-11923)

Affected Software

3 affected components
Siemens Solid Edge<se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack1

Event History

Mar 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-28387.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP13) and Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP3).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28387?

The severity of CVE-2020-28387 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by opening a specially crafted SEECTCXML file, which could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Siemens has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's advisory for more information.

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