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CVE-2024-13971: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Lobster GmbH Lobster_pro

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-13971cvecve-2024-13971cwe-611
Published: Thu Apr 30 2026 (04/30/2026, 12:11:46 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Lobster GmbH
Product: Lobster_pro

Description

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a weakness in the XML parser functionality of Lobster_pro prior to version 4.12.6-GA. This allows them to obtain read access to files on the application server and adjacent network shares, and perform HTTP GET requests to arbitrary services.

CVSS v4.0

Score 7.7high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
N
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/S:N/AU:Y/V:C

Affected software

Affected versions
=0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/18/2026, 09:08:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-611) affects the XML parser functionality of Lobster_pro before version 4.12.6-GA. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to leverage XML External Entity injection to access sensitive files on the server and connected network shares, and to initiate HTTP GET requests to arbitrary services. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.7, reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high scope impact with some confidentiality impact. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or advisory, and no patch links are available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files on the application server and adjacent network shares. Additionally, attackers can perform HTTP GET requests to arbitrary services, potentially enabling further network reconnaissance or indirect attacks. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, no known active exploits have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the vulnerable service, applying network-level controls to limit outbound HTTP requests from the server, and monitoring for unusual XML payloads. Avoid exposing the affected Lobster_pro versions to untrusted networks.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
SCHUTZWERK
Date Reserved
2025-07-03T09:19:50.254Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f407bbcbff5d86100b0c0f

Added to database: 5/1/2026, 1:54:03 AM

Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 9:08:24 AM

Last updated: 6/15/2026, 10:31:39 AM

Views: 61

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