CVE-2023-42132 XML external entity in FD Application

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An attacker can read arbitrary files on the system by processing a specially crafted XML file in the FD Application.

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-2023-42132?

CVE-2023-42132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare FD Application, published on 2 Oct 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

FD Application Apr. 2022 Edition (Version 9.01) 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-2023-42132?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mhlw Fd Application.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42132?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42132 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-42132 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42132 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63vx-fx7j-2x6p.

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