XML External Entity Vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace
CVE-2016-3055
8.1HIGH
Summary
The XML External Entity vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace enables remote authenticated users to exploit the application by reading arbitrary files or inducing a denial of service through excessive memory consumption. This is achieved via specially crafted XML documents that contain external entity declarations and entity references, leading to potential information disclosure and system instability.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved