XML External Entity Vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Contract Management and Sourcing Products
CVE-2014-6212

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Emptoris Sourcing Portfolio
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2015

Summary

The vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Contract Management and Sourcing products exposes sensitive files to remote authenticated users. This occurs due to improper handling of XML External Entity declarations, allowing for potential disclosure of arbitrary files. Affected versions may allow attackers to utilize entity references in XML payloads to access restricted data, highlighting a significant security oversight in the software's XML parsing capabilities.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98689
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21693069
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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