CVE-2020-26981

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.1.0), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.1.0). When opening a specially crafted xml file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. This is because of the passing of specially crafted content to the underlying XML parser without taking proper restrictions such as prohibiting an external dtd. (ZDI-CAN-11890)

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens JT2Go
Affected: Siemens Teamcenter Visualization
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-622830.pdf vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-048/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26981?
CVE-2020-26981 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-26981?
To fix CVE-2020-26981, 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-2020-26981 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-26981 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-2020-26981?
CVE-2020-26981 affects Siemens JT2Go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.
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