Apache Sling XSS Protection API CVE-2016-6798 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

BID:99873

Info

Apache Sling XSS Protection API CVE-2016-6798 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 99873
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2016-6798
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 18 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 18 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Bertrand Delacretaz
Vulnerable: Apache Sling XSS Protection API 1.0.0
Not Vulnerable: Apache Sling XSS Protection API 1.0.12

Discussion

Apache Sling XSS Protection API CVE-2016-6798 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

Apache Sling XSS Protection API is prone to an XML External Entity injection vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information or cause denial-of-service conditions.

Apache Sling API 1.0.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apache Sling XSS Protection API CVE-2016-6798 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Apache Sling XSS Protection API CVE-2016-6798 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

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