CVE-2017-6895

USB Pratirodh allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via XML data in usb.xml

published March 23, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Sneaky XML External Entity (XXE) attacks are lurking in USB Pratirodh via usb.xml — like a magician pulling unexpected rabbits out of a hat! 🎩 Think of USB Pratirodh as a restaurant that has an open menu for data requests. An attacker can sneak in a trick ingredient through an XML order that could change the entire dish, potentially exposing sensitive information or even manipulating the meal! If exploited, a crafty attacker could access internal files or even execute unauthorized commands on the server, putting your sensitive data at risk. This could lead to devastating breaches, including data theft or system manipulation, depending on what files they manage to access.

Put simply

Think of USB Pratirodh as a restaurant that has an open menu for data requests. An attacker can sneak in a trick ingredient through an XML order that could change the entire dish, potentially exposing sensitive information or even manipulating the meal! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate XML input and exploit the server's processing of external entities, leading to potential data exposure or remote command execution.

What to do

If exploited, a crafty attacker could access internal files or even execute unauthorized commands on the server, putting your sensitive data at risk. This could lead to devastating breaches, including data theft or system manipulation, depending on what files they manage to access. To protect against this vulnerability, review and sanitize all XML input, disable external entity processing in your XML parser, and ensure you're running the latest version of USB Pratirodh. Regular security audits can also help catch any sneaky exploits! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your system safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03019 · 87.3th percentile
Published
2017-03-23T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 20:00Z
    USB Pratirodh allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via XML data in usb.xml
    cvelistv5