Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2024-13971 lets unauthenticated attackers abuse Lobster_pro’s XML parsing to read files from the application server or nearby network shares, and make the server send HTTP GET requests to other services. Systems running Lobster_pro before 4.12.6-GA are affected. This is a high business risk where Lobster_pro is reachable by untrusted users or networks. Exposure is likely for organizations running Lobster_pro versions earlier than 4.12.6-GA, especially if XML-processing functionality is reachable from untrusted networks. The source data does not identify specific endpoints, default configurations, or internet exposure prevalence. Prioritize within the current remediation cycle, faster for internet-facing or partner-facing deployments. The issue can expose sensitive files and help attackers probe internal services without authentication. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Lobster_pro to 4.12.6-GA if running an earlier version.; Check Lobster GmbH guidance for supported releases and configuration recommendations.; Restrict access to Lobster_pro interfaces that process XML where business permits..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/S:N/AU:Y/V:C
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/S:N/AU:Y/V:C——SCHUTZWERKVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/S:N/AU:Y/V:C
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Vulnerability reported fixed by vendor in Lobster_pro release 4.12.6-GA
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Reserved CVE ID CVE-2024-13971
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.schutzwerk.com/en/blog/schutzwerk-sa-2024-005/CVE reference, SCHUTZWERK
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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.