XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in HCL AppScan Standard
CVE-2019-4391

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HCL Software
Status
Hcl Appscan Standard Edition
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2020

What is CVE-2019-4391?

HCL AppScan Standard is susceptible to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack while processing XML data. This vulnerability potentially allows adversaries to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), or cause denial-of-service conditions by manipulating XML inputs. Proper validation and sanitization of XML data are critical to mitigating risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

HCL AppScan Standard Edition HCL AppScan Standard versions 9.x and earlier

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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-2019-4391 : XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in HCL AppScan Standard