CVE-2016-3033 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM AppScan Source 8.7 through 9.0.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Appscan Source	8.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987326Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92388Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987326Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92388Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3033?

CVE-2016-3033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM AppScan Source 8.7 through 9.0.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity dec...

How severe is CVE-2016-3033?

CVE-2016-3033 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3033?

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