XML External Entity Vulnerability in Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console
CVE-2018-17289

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kofax
Status
Front Office Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 April 2019

What is CVE-2018-17289?

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console, specifically in version 4.1.1.11.0.5212. This flaw allows authenticated remote users to exploit crafted XML in imported package configuration files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the server's file system. Attackers can manipulate the upload functionality to extract sensitive files, raising significant security concerns for users of Kofax's administration console.

References

https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
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

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