CVE-2016-8526
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
12.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-08-06
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-41482
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-8526?
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.
Is CVE-2016-8526 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-8526 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 12.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-8526?
CVE-2016-8526 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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