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CVE-2012-2239

Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to read...

Critical CVSS 9.1

Overview

Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or create TCP connections via an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack, as demonstrated by reading config.php.

CWE: CWE-611 Published: 2012-11-24T20:55:02.087
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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