CVE-2016-0245 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI56682Not Applicable
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358PatchVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI56682Not Applicable
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0245?

CVE-2016-0245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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 en...

How severe is CVE-2016-0245?

CVE-2016-0245 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0245?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Portal.