CVE-2024-21796

Description

Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 and Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 improperly restrict XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: Ministry of Defense Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition)
Affected: Ministry of Defense Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dfeg.mod.go.jp/hp/contents-dfis/tool.html product
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN40049211/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21796?
CVE-2024-21796 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21796?
To fix CVE-2024-21796, 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-2024-21796 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21796 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-2024-21796?
CVE-2024-21796 affects Ministry of Defense Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition), Ministry of Defense Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition).
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