Description
The XSLTCompiledTransform function in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 configures the XSL with enableDocumentFunction set to true, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and consequently bypass authentication, modify viewstate, cause a denial of service, or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted XSL data.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 9.8/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 30, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified