HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-5358
CRITICAL

CVE-2012-5358

CWE-19Published: October 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-5358 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ektron1 product(s)
ektron content management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
ADVISORYhttps://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
ADVISORYhttps://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
ADVISORYhttp://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
ADVISORYhttps://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
ADVISORYhttps://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/

All References (6)

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http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue Tracking · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://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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http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htmIssue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016Issue Tracking · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-5358
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-19
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 30, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-5358 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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