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CVE-2014-5214

4.0 · MEDIUM

nps/servlet/webacc in iManager in the Administration Console server in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) 4.x before 4.0.1 HF3 allows remote authenticated novlwww users to read arbitrary files via a query…

Published Dec 23, 2014microfocusEPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2014-5214 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microfocus access_manager. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

nps/servlet/webacc in iManager in the Administration Console server in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) 4.x before 4.0.1 HF3 allows remote authenticated novlwww users to read arbitrary files via a query parameter containing an XML 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 microfocus. Update access_manager 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

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129658/NetIQ-Access-Manager-4.0-SP1-XSS-CSRF-XXE-Injection-Disclosure.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/78Refwww.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7015993Refwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20141218-2_Novell_NetIQ_Access_Manager_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txtRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129658/NetIQ-Access-Manager-4.0-SP1-XSS-CSRF-XXE-Injection-Disclosure.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/78Refwww.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7015993Refwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20141218-2_Novell_NetIQ_Access_Manager_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5214?

CVE-2014-5214 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microfocus access_manager. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-5214?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5214?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microfocus. Update access_manager 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-2014-5214?

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