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3.3

Event Log Explorer may expose internal files

CVE-2018-16252 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The Event Log Explorer version 4.6.1.2115 can be tricked into reading files on the system when it processes specially crafted log files. This could let an attacker view sensitive information stored on the server. Apply the vendor’s update or avoid opening untrusted log files until a fix is installed.

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
fspro event_log_explorer 4.6.1.2115
cpe:2.3:a:fspro:event_log_explorer:4.6.1.2115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer 4.6.1.2115 has ".elx" FileType XML External Entity Injection.
FsPro Labs Event Log Explorer 4.6.1.2115 has ".elx" FileType XML External Entity Injection.
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
3.3 Low
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-611XML External Entity (XXE)
Timeline
Published5 Sep 2018
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-16252 · NVD
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