CVE-2016-0288 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting IBM Security AppScan Standard versions 8.7.x, 8.8.x, and 9.x before 9.0.3.2, and Security AppScan Enterprise. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by submitting a crafted XML document. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), the attack requires low privileges and network access, but has a high impact on confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.7.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.7.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.7.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.8.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.8.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
9.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
9.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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