CVE-2018-0414: cisco cisco secure access control server solution engine (acse)

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0414 is a medium (CVSS 5.7) vulnerability in cisco cisco secure access control server solution engine (acse). EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-10-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco Secure Access Control Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file.

• CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity ReferenceThe product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.