Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 30, 2017· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-5358
CVE-2012-5358
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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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=8.02
- (no CPE)range: <8.02 SP5
Patches
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References
3- webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/nvdExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmnvdIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016nvdIssue TrackingRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
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