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CVE-2012-5358 Details
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 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm | CVE | Issue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016 | CVE | Issue TrackingRelease NotesThird Party Advisory |
| https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/ | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingRelease NotesThird Party Advisory |
| https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/ | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-19 | Data Processing Errors | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ektron ektron content management system | <= 8.02 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 18, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |