VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-1698

CVSS score4.9 MEDIUM

EPSS probability3.12%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2019-02-21

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director (IoT-FND) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by importing a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read files within the affected application. Versions prior to 4.4(0.26) are affected.

Weakness classification

CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Primary references

psirt@cisco.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
psirt@cisco.com — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory