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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

CVE-2022-31447

High
7.5/10

Summary

An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in Magicpin v3.4 allows attackers to access sensitive database information via a crafted SVG file.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Listed 4th in the 'OWASP Top Ten', XML External Entities (XXE) vulnerability allows attackers to provide an XML input that contains an external entity. When the XML is parsed, it can cause data extraction and manipulation, execution of commands, denial-of-service attacks, and server-side request forgery.

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  • Published