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CVE-2021-28973

Published: Apr 13, 2021Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-611
NVD MITRE
4.9CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 45.3%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

The XML Import functionality of the Administration console in Perforce Helix ALM 2020.3.1 Build 22 accepts XML input data that is parsed by insecurely configured software components, leading to XXE attacks.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:HUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:HPrivileges Required
High
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-611

Affected Products

helix almperforce
On-prem
DevTools & CI / source-control
n/an/a
perforcecommercialDevTools & CIaka helix core, perforce server, akana api

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Initial Access
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References

https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2021-01_CSNC-2021-005_Helix_ALM_XXE.txt
compass-security.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 13, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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