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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

CVE-2023-46502

High
9.8/10

Summary

An issue in OpenCRX in versions prior to 5.3.0, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code that leads to an XML External Entity (XXE) Injection attack via a crafted request.

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

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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Advisory Timeline

  • Published