CVE-2023-6280

XML External Entity Reference on 52North WPS

Description

An XXE (XML External Entity) vulnerability has been detected in 52North WPS affecting versions prior to 4.0.0-beta.11. This vulnerability allows the use of external entities in its WebProcessingService servlet for an attacker to retrieve files by making HTTP requests to the internal network.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory incibe.es
Affected: 52North 52North WPS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/xml-external-entity-reference-52north-wps third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6280?
CVE-2023-6280 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6280?
To fix CVE-2023-6280, 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-2023-6280 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6280 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-2023-6280?
CVE-2023-6280 affects 52North 52North WPS.
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