Vulnerability Description
Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 uses the XslCompiledTransform class with enablescript set to true, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with NETWORK SERVICE privileges via crafted XSL data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ektron | Ektron Content Management System | <= 8.02 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue TrackingRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xsExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/ektron_xslt_execExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue TrackingRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xsExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/ektron_xslt_execExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5357?
CVE-2012-5357 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 uses the XslCompiledTransform class with enablescript set to true, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with NETWORK SERVICE p...
How severe is CVE-2012-5357?
CVE-2012-5357 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5357?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ektron Ektron Content Management System.