CVE-2023-32639

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2023-32639 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MojApplicant Programme<= 7.06

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32639?
Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2023-32639?
CVE-2023-32639 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32639?
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