CVE-2017-8918 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackwave	Dive Assistant	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://thenopsled.com/Exploit-DB%20Writeup.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
https://thenopsled.com/Exploit-DB%20Writeup.txtExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8918?

CVE-2017-8918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.

How severe is CVE-2017-8918?

CVE-2017-8918 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blackwave Dive Assistant.