CVE-2012-5358

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: October 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.9%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-19

Affected Vendors

ektron

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