CVE-2012-5358
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
9.8
Description
The XSLTCompiledTransform function in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 configures the XSL with enableDocumentFunction set to true, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and consequently bypass authentication, modify viewstate, cause a denial of service, or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted XSL data.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ektron | ektron_content_management_system | {"endIncluding":"8.02"} | |
References
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
CWEs
CWE-19
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.