Document Sciences Xpression
CVE-2017-14757
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.33%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to SQL Injection:. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
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This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to SQL Injection: /xDashboard/html/jobhistory/downloadSupportFile.action, parameter: jobRunId. In order for this vulnerability to be exploited, an attacker must authenticate to the application first. Affected products include: Opentext Document Sciences Xpression.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to SQL Injection: /xDashboard/html/jobhistory/downloadSupportFile.action, parameter: jobRunId. In order for this vulnerability to be exploited, an attacker must authenticate to the application first.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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