CVE-2018-14473 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

OCS Inventory 2.4.1 lacks a proper XML parsing configuration, allowing the use of external entities. This issue can be exploited by an attacker sending a crafted HTTP request in order to exfiltrate information or cause a Denial of Service.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ocsinventory-Ng	Ocsinventory Ng	2.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://www.tarlogic.com/en/blog/vulnerabilities-in-ocs-inventory-2-4-1/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tarlogic.com/en/blog/vulnerabilities-in-ocs-inventory-2-4-1/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14473?

CVE-2018-14473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). OCS Inventory 2.4.1 lacks a proper XML parsing configuration, allowing the use of external entities. This issue can be exploited by an attacker sending a crafted HTTP request in order to exfiltrate in...

How severe is CVE-2018-14473?

CVE-2018-14473 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14473?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ocsinventory-Ng Ocsinventory Ng.