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5.8

CodeWrights HART Comm DTM allows file read or crash

CVE-2015-6463 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The HART Comm DTM component used with Endress+Hauser FieldCare can be tricked into revealing any file on the system, sending unwanted web requests inside your network, or consuming enough resources to make the device stop responding. This happens when a specially crafted XML file is processed. Apply the vendor’s update or disable the affected XML handling feature, and restrict network access to the component to reduce the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
codewrights hart_comm_dtm All versions
cpe:2.3:o:codewrights:hart_comm_dtm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
endress\+hauser hart_comm_dtm All versions
cpe:2.3:o:endress\+hauser:hart_comm_dtm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
CodeWrights HART Comm DTM components, as used with Endress+Hauser FieldCare, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CP...
CodeWrights HART Comm DTM components, as used with Endress+Hauser FieldCare, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a longtag XML schema containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published28 Sep 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-6463 · NVD
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