CVE-2016-6805 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Q: What is CVE-2016-6805?

CVE-2016-6805 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Apache Ignite before 1.9 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary files via XXE in modified update-notifier documents.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-6805?

CVE-2016-6805 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6805?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ignite.

Vulnerability Description

Apache Ignite before 1.9 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary files via XXE in modified update-notifier documents.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ignite	<= 1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/31Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97509Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/31Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97509Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6805?

CVE-2016-6805 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Apache Ignite before 1.9 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary files via XXE in modified update-notifier documents.

How severe is CVE-2016-6805?

CVE-2016-6805 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6805?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ignite.