CVE-2021-26969 (GCVE-0-2021-26969)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-05 16:41 – Updated: 2024-08-03 20:40
VLAI
Summary
A remote authenticated authenticated xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s): Prior to 8.2.12.0. Due to improper restrictions on XML entities a vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of AirWave. A successful exploit could allow an authenticated attacker to retrieve files from the local system or cause the application to consume system resources, resulting in a denial of service condition.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • remote authenticated authenticated xml external entity (xxe)
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Aruba AirWave Management Platform Affected: Prior to 8.2.12.0
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