CVE-2018-8940 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

ClientServiceConfigController.cs in Enghouse Cloud Contact Center Platform 7.2.5 has functionality for loading external XML files and parsing them, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious XML file and reference it in the URL of the application, forcing the application to load and parse the malicious XML file, aka an XXE issue.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Enghouse	Contact Center\	_service_provider

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/9ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/9ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8940?

CVE-2018-8940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ClientServiceConfigController.cs in Enghouse Cloud Contact Center Platform 7.2.5 has functionality for loading external XML files and parsing them, allowing an attacker to upload a malicious XML file ...

How severe is CVE-2018-8940?

CVE-2018-8940 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8940?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Enghouse Contact Center\.