CVE-2021-22158: XEE
First published: Tue Apr 06 2021(Updated: )
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges and knowledge of the XML file's encryption key to successfully exploit. All versions before 7.11 are affected.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Proofpoint Insider Threat Management | >=7.9.0<7.9.3 | |
| Proofpoint Insider Threat Management | >=7.10.0<7.10.3 | |
| Proofpoint Insider Threat Management | >=7.11.0<7.11.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22158?
CVE-2021-22158 is a vulnerability in the Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) that allows XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22158?
CVE-2021-22158 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered high.
Which versions of Proofpoint Insider Threat Management are affected by CVE-2021-22158?
All versions before 7.11 of Proofpoint Insider Threat Management are affected by CVE-2021-22158.
How can CVE-2021-22158 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-22158 requires admin user privileges and knowledge of the XML file's encryption key.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-22158?
Yes, the vulnerability can be fixed by upgrading to version 7.11.1 or later of Proofpoint Insider Threat Management.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/proofpoint
- canonical/proofpoint insider threat management
- version/proofpoint insider threat management/7.9.0
- version/proofpoint insider threat management/7.10.0
- version/proofpoint insider threat management/7.11.0