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CVE-2012-3488

UnknownEPSS 3.30%

Last modified

CVE-2012-3488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The libxslt support in contrib/xml2 in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.20, 8.4 before 8.4.13, 9.0 before 9.0.9, and 9.1 before 9.1.5 does not properly restrict access to files and URLs, which allows remote authenticated users to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or trigger outbound traffic to arbitrary external hosts by leveraging (1) stylesheet commands that are permitted by the libxslt security options or (2) an xslt_process feature, related to an XML External Entity (aka XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The libxslt support in contrib/xml2 in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.20, 8.4 before 8.4.13, 9.0 before 9.0.9, and 9.1 before 9.1.5 does not properly restrict access to files and URLs, which allows remote authenticated users to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or trigger outbound traffic to arbitrary external hosts by leveraging (1) stylesheet commands that are permitted by the libxslt security options or (2) an xslt_process feature, related to an XML External Entity (aka XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.30%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.4
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.1
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.2
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.3
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.4
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.5
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.6
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.7
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.8
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.9
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.10
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.11
PostgresqlPostgresql8.4.12
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.1
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.2
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.3
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.4
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.5
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.6
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.7
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.8
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.9
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.10
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.11
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.12
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.13
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.14
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.15
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.16
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.17
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.18
PostgresqlPostgresql8.3.19
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.4
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.5
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.6
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.7
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.8

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3488?
The libxslt support in contrib/xml2 in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.20, 8.4 before 8.4.13, 9.0 before 9.0.9, and 9.1 before 9.1.5 does not properly restrict access to files and URLs, which allows remote authenticated users to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or trigger outbound traffic to arbitrary external hosts by leveraging (1) stylesheet commands that are permitted by the libxslt security options or (2) an xslt_process feature, related to an XML External Entity (aka XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2012-3488?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3488?
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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Source: NVD / NIST