CVE-2023-40310

Missing XML Validation vulnerability in SAP PowerDesigner Client BPMN2 import

Description

SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, does not sufficiently validate BPMN2 XML document imported from an untrusted source. As a result, URLs of external entities in BPMN2 file, although not used, would be accessed during import. A successful attack could impact availability of SAP PowerDesigner Client.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP PowerDesigner Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3357154 permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40310?
CVE-2023-40310 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40310?
To fix CVE-2023-40310, 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-2023-40310 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40310 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40310?
CVE-2023-40310 affects SAP_SE SAP PowerDesigner Client.
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