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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2021-22158

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges an...

Vulnerability Description

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges and knowledge of the XML file's encryption key to successfully exploit. All versions before 7.11 are affected.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ProofpointInsider Threat Management>= 7.9.0, < 7.9.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22158?

CVE-2021-22158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges an...

How severe is CVE-2021-22158?

CVE-2021-22158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22158?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proofpoint Insider Threat Management.