CVE-2023-27527 XML external entity in Shinseiyo Sogo Soft

Low 2.5 Published Updated

An attacker can access arbitrary files on the PC by processing a specially crafted XML file in Shinseiyo Sogo Soft.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-27527?

CVE-2023-27527 is a low-severity vulnerability in The Ministry of Justice Shinseiyo Sogo Soft, published on 10 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Shinseiyo Sogo Soft (7.9A) and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the PC may be accessed by an attacker.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27527?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Touki-Kyoutaku-Online Shinseiyo Sogo Soft.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27527?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-27527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjj2-fjv5-5qrq.

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