CVE-2014-8316

Public Exploit

Description

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the xmlParameter parameter in an explorationSpaceUpdate request.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.80% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/50	mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96933	vdb entry
http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-55451	vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128633/SAP-BusinessObjects-Explorer-14.0.5-XXE-Injection.html	exploit
http://www.csnc.ch/misc/files/advisories/CSNC-2013-018_SAP_BusinessObjects_Explorer_XXE.txt	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533673/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70384	vdb entry
https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1908531	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8316?: CVE-2014-8316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8316?: To fix CVE-2014-8316, 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-2014-8316 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-8316 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.

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