CVE-2018-10653 : Security Advisory and Response

Citrix XenMobile Server versions 10.8 prior to RP2 and 10.7 prior to RP3 are affected by an XML External Entity (XXE) Processing Vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-10653

This CVE record identifies a vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server versions 10.8 and 10.7 that could be exploited through XML External Entity processing.

What is CVE-2018-10653?

The vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server versions 10.8 before RP2 and 10.7 before RP3 allows for XML External Entity (XXE) processing, potentially leading to security breaches.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10653

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10653

Citrix XenMobile Server versions 10.8 and 10.7 are susceptible to the following:

Vulnerability Description

The XXE Processing Vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server versions 10.8 and 10.7 allows malicious entities to manipulate XML input to access sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Citrix XenMobile Server 10.8 before RP2
Citrix XenMobile Server 10.7 before RP3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious XML content to trigger XXE processing and potentially compromise the server.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-10653, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the recommended patches provided by Citrix to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Citrix XenMobile Server to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Citrix has released patches for XenMobile Server versions 10.8 and 10.7 to address the XXE Processing Vulnerability.