CVE-2017-7426

iManager - XML External Entity vulnerabilities

Description

The NetIQ Identity Manager Plugins before 4.6.1 contained various XML External XML Entity (XXE) handling flaws that could be used by attackers to leak information or cause denial of service attacks.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Affected: NetIQ Identity Manager Plug-ins
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7021173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7426?
CVE-2017-7426 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7426?
To fix CVE-2017-7426, 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-2017-7426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7426 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-2017-7426?
CVE-2017-7426 affects NetIQ Identity Manager Plug-ins.
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