CVE-2012-2656

Description

An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.

References

Link	Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2656	third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2656	issue tracking third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2656	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/9	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/11	mailing list third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2656?: CVE-2012-2656 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2656?: To fix CVE-2012-2656, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2656 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2012-2656 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-2656?: CVE-2012-2656 affects www.restlet.org/ Restlet.

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Description

Category

CWE-611 – Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

References

Frequently Asked Questions