CVE-2025-48006
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper restriction of XML external entity reference issue exists in DataSpider Servista 4.4 and earlier. If a specially crafted request is processed, arbitrary files on the file system where the server application for the product is installed may be read, or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition may occur.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceThis is an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in DataSpider Servista 4.4 and earlier. Attackers can exploit specially crafted XML requests to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem where the application is installed, or cause denial of service. The vulnerability stems from the XML parser not properly restricting external entity references.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 4.4CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify DataSpider Servista is installedCheck for DataSpider Servista installation directories or installed programs on the system. Common locations may include C:\Program Files\DataSpider or similar paths depending on OS. Look for DataSpider-related processes running.Affected if DataSpider Servista is found on the system
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Determine the installed version of DataSpider ServistaLocate the version information for the installed DataSpider Servista instance. This is typically found in the product's about dialog, version.txt file, or in the installation directory metadata. Compare the version number to 4.4.Affected if The installed version is 4.4 or any version prior to 4.4 (e.g., 4.3, 4.2, etc.)
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Identify if XML processing features are in useReview DataSpider Servista scripts, adapters, or configurations that involve XML data processing. Look for XML parser usage in DataSpider projects, transformations, or data integration flows.Affected if XML processing functionality is actively used within DataSpider Servista
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Inspect XML parser configuration for external entity settingsAccess DataSpider Servista's XML parser or adapter settings. Check whether the XML parser configuration has restrictions disabled or external entity resolution enabled. Look for parser settings that control DTD processing and external entity references.Affected if The XML parser is configured to allow external entity resolution or DTD processing without restrictions
You are affected if DataSpider Servista version 4.4 or earlier is installed AND XML processing features are enabled, with the XML parser configured to allow external entity references.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade to a patched version of DataSpider Servista if available, or disable external entity processing in the XML parser configuration. If immediate patching is not possible, disable DTD processing and external entity resolution in the application's XML handling settings.
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