CVE-2023-29498 XML external entity in FRENIC RHC Loader

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An attacker can disclose sensitive system information by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted project file in FRENIC RHC Loader.

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-2023-29498?

CVE-2023-29498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FRENIC RHC Loader, published on 13 Jun 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

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in FRENIC RHC Loader v1.1.0.3 and earlier. If a user opens a specially crafted project file, sensitive information on the system where the affected product is installed may be disclosed.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fujielectric Frenic Rhc Loader.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fr4x-v988-5548.

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