CVE-2012-2656
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.05%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Talend | Restlet | 1.1.10 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2656Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2656Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2656?
An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2012-2656?
CVE-2012-2656 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2656?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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