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CVE-2023-2161

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2023-2161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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. 

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricOpc Factory Server< 3.63
Schneider-ElectricOpc Factory Server3.63

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2161?
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. 
How severe is CVE-2023-2161?
CVE-2023-2161 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2161?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST