CVE-2022-31678 XML external entity in VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V)
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in VMware Cloud Foundation to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-31678?
CVE-2022-31678 is a critical vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation, published on 28 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. On VCF 3.x instances with NSX-V deployed, this may allow a user to exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31678?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Nsx Data Center.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-31678 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-31678 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3gp-3rff-x6qf.