CVE-2023-22377

Name: CVE-2023-22377
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-15T01:15:10.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22377 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in tsClinical Define.xml Generator all versions (v1.0.0 to v1.4.0) and tsClinical Metadata Desktop Tools Version 1.0.3 to Version 1.1.0. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain an arbitrary file which meets a certain condition by reading a specially crafted XML file.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in tsClinical Define.xml Generator all versions (v1.0.0 to v1.4.0) and tsClinical Metadata Desktop Tools Version 1.0.3 to Version 1.1.0. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain an arbitrary file which meets a certain condition by reading a specially crafted XML file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fujitsu	Tsclinical Define.Xml Generator	>= 1.0.0, <= 1.4.0
Fujitsu	Tsclinical Metadata Desktop Tools	>= 1.0.3, < 1.1.1

References

https://github.com/tsClinical/tsc-desktop/security/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00712821/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tsClinical/tsc-desktop/security/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00712821/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22377?

How severe is CVE-2023-22377?

CVE-2023-22377 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22377?

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