CVE-2016-0245

Description

The XML parser in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF10 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.31%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358	patch vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI56682	vendor advisory not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0245?: CVE-2016-0245 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0245?: To fix CVE-2016-0245, 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-2016-0245 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-0245 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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