CVE-2022-34467 XML external entity in Mendix Excel Importer Module (Mendix 8 compatible)

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An attacker can cause denial of service in Mendix Excel Importer Module via XML Entity Expansion Injection, requiring an upgrade to patched versions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-34467?

CVE-2022-34467 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Mendix Excel Importer Module (Mendix 8 compatible), published on 12 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Excel Importer Module (Mendix 8 compatible) (All versions < V9.2.2), Mendix Excel Importer Module (Mendix 9 compatible) (All versions < V10.1.2). The affected component is vulnerable to XML Entity Expansion Injection. An attacker may use this to compromise the availability of the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-776

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34467?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mendix Excel Importer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34467?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34467 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-34467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhjg-98h7-6g9w.

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