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CVE-2009-5135

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Java XML parser in Echo before 2.1.1 and 3.x before 3.0.b6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity…

Published May 2, 2013nextappCWE-20EPSS 9.92%

Overview

CVE-2009-5135 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nextapp echo. It was published on May 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Java XML parser in Echo before 2.1.1 and 3.x before 3.0.b6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nextapp. Update echo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
nextappecho0Affected

References

Refecho.nextapp.com/site/node/5742Refsecunia.com/advisories/34218Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8191/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501637/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0653Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49167Refwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20090305-0_echo_nextapp_xml_injection.txtRefecho.nextapp.com/site/node/5742Refsecunia.com/advisories/34218Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8191/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5135?

CVE-2009-5135 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nextapp echo. It was published on May 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-5135?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-5135?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nextapp. Update echo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-5135?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-5135 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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