XML External Entity Vulnerability in OpenText Document Sciences xPression
CVE-2017-14759

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Opentext
Status
Document Sciences Xpression
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-14759?

The vulnerability in OpenText Document Sciences xPression allows unauthenticated users to exploit the XML External Entity (XXE) in the QuickDocHttpSoap11Endpoint service. This issue could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as directory listings and system files, and may enable further attacks like Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) or Denial of Service (DoS). Prompt remediation is essential to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://knowledge.opentext.com/knowledge/llisapi.dll/Open...
x_refsource_MISC
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/97
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-14759 : XML External Entity Vulnerability in OpenText Document Sciences xPression