Vulnerability Description
Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entities (XXE). XXEs are a way to permit XML parsers to access storage that exist on external systems. If an unprivileged user is permitted to control the contents of XML files, XXE can be used as an attack vector. Because the XML parser has access to the local filesystem and runs with the permissions of the web server, it can access any file that is readable by the web server and copy it to an external system of the attacker's choosing. This could include files that contain passwords, which could then lead to privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Airwave | < 8.2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8526?
CVE-2016-8526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entities (XXE). XXEs are a way to permit XML parsers to access storage that exist on external systems. If ...
How severe is CVE-2016-8526?
CVE-2016-8526 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Airwave.