CVE-2021-22158
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CVE-2021-22158 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges and knowledge of the XML file's encryption key to successfully exploit. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) injection in the Web Console. The vulnerability requires admin user privileges and knowledge of the XML file's encryption key to successfully exploit. All versions before 7.11 are affected.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proofpoint | Insider Threat Management | >= 7.9.0, < 7.9.3 |
| Proofpoint | Insider Threat Management | >= 7.10.0, < 7.10.3 |
| Proofpoint | Insider Threat Management | >= 7.11.0, < 7.11.1 |
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