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SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a world-readable and writable configuration file, allowing an attacker to exfiltrate data.
Overview
This CVE describes a vulnerability in SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server that allows an attacker to exploit XXE via a configuration file, potentially leading to data exfiltration. The vulnerability was made public on December 1, 2018.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server should update to a patched version that addresses the XXE vulnerability. It is recommended to restrict access to configuration files and ensure they are not world-readable or writable to prevent exploitation.
References
- CVE-2018-16792 Details: CVE-2018-16792
- SolarWinds SFTP Vulnerabilities Advisory: SolarWinds SFTP Vulnerabilities
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
