What is CVE-2020-17408?

CVE-2020-17408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Expresscluster, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-09-10.

How severe is CVE-2020-17408?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-17408 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

XXE in Nec Expresscluster

CVE-2020-17408

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NEC ExpressCluster 4.1. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the clpwebmc ex…

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.740 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Nec Expresscluster — versions 4.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

404notf0und/CVE-Flow

References

www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1102/ (x_refsource_MISC)
www.support.nec.co.jp/en/View.aspx (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-17408?: CVE-2020-17408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Expresscluster, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-09-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-17408?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-17408 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.