CVE-2016-5749

Description

NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was parsing incoming SAML requests with external entity resolution enabled, which could lead to local file disclosure via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: n/a NetIQ Access Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017806

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5749?
CVE-2016-5749 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5749?
To fix CVE-2016-5749, 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-2016-5749 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5749 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5749?
CVE-2016-5749 affects n/a NetIQ Access Manager.
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