CVE-2023-48362

Name: CVE-2023-48362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T08:15:02.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48362 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Drill	>= 1.9.0, < 1.21.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/24/3Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tt0q4bdjwgw0dz0l9knqxjnpb5y6zslMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/24/3Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tt0q4bdjwgw0dz0l9knqxjnpb5y6zslMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48362?

How severe is CVE-2023-48362?

CVE-2023-48362 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48362?

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