CVE-2023-32639 XML external entity in Applicant Programme
An attacker can read arbitrary files on the system by processing a specially crafted XML file in the Applicant Programme.
- 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-2023-32639?
CVE-2023-32639 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Ministry of Justice Applicant Programme, published on 25 Jul 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
Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32639?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moj Applicant Programme.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32639?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-32639 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32639 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr47-w293-v3qj.