Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets an unauthenticated remote attacker abuse XML parsing in Zend Framework XML-RPC handling to access local files or trigger outbound TCP connections. For an exposed application using the affected Zend versions, the business risk is sensitive data exposure and potential pivoting through server-side requests. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP applications that still use Zend Framework’s XML-RPC component on internet-facing routes. The bundle references downstream advisories including Debian, Fedora, and Moodle-related notices, but it does not provide a complete affected-product inventory. Treat this as urgent for any legacy Zend Framework XML-RPC exposure. The issue is old but severe, remotely reachable, and can expose sensitive local data. If the component is not present or not exposed, priority can be reduced after validation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Zend Framework to 1.11.12, 1.12.0, or a later fixed release.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates for packaged Zend Framework deployments.; Identify and reduce exposure of XML-RPC endpoints while remediation is underway..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=225345CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120626-0_zend_framework_xxe_injection.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.