CVE-2024-28757
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.01%
Last modified
CVE-2024-28757 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. libexpat through 2.6.1 allows an XML Entity Expansion attack when there is isolated use of external parsers (created via XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate).. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libexpat through 2.6.1 allows an XML Entity Expansion attack when there is isolated use of external parsers (created via XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | < 2.6.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Workflow Automation | All versions |
| Netapp | Ontap | 9 |
| Netapp | Ontap Tools | 10 |
| Netapp | Windows Host Utilities | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/15/1Mailing List, Patch, Release Notes
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/842Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/15/1Mailing List, Patch, Release Notes
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/842Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-28757?
libexpat through 2.6.1 allows an XML Entity Expansion attack when there is isolated use of external parsers (created via XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate).
How severe is CVE-2024-28757?
CVE-2024-28757 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28757?
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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