CVE-2023-2161
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Description
A CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized read access to the file system when a malicious configuration file is loaded on to the software by a local user.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Collection
Initial Access
References
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-129-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-129-01.pdf
download.schneider-electric.com
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-129-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-129-01.pdf
download.schneider-electric.com
https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.229134
vuldb.com
Timeline
Published
May 16, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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