CVE-2024-21796

Name: CVE-2024-21796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-24T02:15:07.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 and Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 improperly restrict 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

Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 and Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 improperly restrict 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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dfeg	Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool	< 1.0.4

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN40049211/Third Party Advisory
https://www.dfeg.mod.go.jp/hp/contents-dfis/tool.htmlProduct
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN40049211/Third Party Advisory
https://www.dfeg.mod.go.jp/hp/contents-dfis/tool.htmlProduct

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21796?

How severe is CVE-2024-21796?

CVE-2024-21796 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-2024-21796?

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