CVE-2023-39472

Inductive Automation Ignition SimpleXMLReader XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition SimpleXMLReader XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SimpleXMLReader class. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-17571.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.53%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1048/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39472?
CVE-2023-39472 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39472?
To fix CVE-2023-39472, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-39472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39472 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-39472?
CVE-2023-39472 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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