CVE-2015-0923 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting Ektron Content Management System (CMS) versions 8.5, 8.7 (before SP2), and 9.0 (before SP1). This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by crafting a malicious XML document within the xslt parameter of the ContentBlockEx method. With a CVSS score of 5.0, it is considered a medium-severity vulnerability, requiring low attack complexity and impacting confidentiality. While not observed in active exploitation, a Metasploit module exists, indicating readily available exploit code, though there is no significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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