CVE-2012-5358 json
The XSLTCompiledTransform function in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 configures the XSL with enableDocumentFunction…
published 2017-10-30 9 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-5279
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- webstersprodigy.net https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-19 Data Processing Errors
References
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webstersprodigy.net
/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
exploit, issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
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documentation.ektron.com
/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
issue-tracking, vendor-advisory
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technet.microsoft.com
/library/security/msvr12-016
issue-tracking, release-notes, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-5358
- NVD CVE-2012-5358
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