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CVE-2016-8526

8.8 · HIGH

Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entities (XXE).

Published Aug 6, 2018CWE-611EPSS 10.13%

Overview

CVE-2016-8526 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entities (XXE). XXEs are a way to permit XML parsers to access storage that exist on external systems. If an unprivileged user is permitted to control the contents of XML files, XXE can be used as an attack vector. Because the XML parser has access to the local filesystem and runs with the permissions of the web server, it can access any file that is readable by the web server and copy it to an external system of the attacker's choosing. This could include files that contain passwords, which could then lead to privilege escalation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/Refwww.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8526?

CVE-2016-8526 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-8526?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-8526?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-8526?

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