CVE-2023-48362 Apache Drill: XXE Vulnerability in XML Format Reader

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can read arbitrary files or execute commands via a malicious XML file in Apache Drill's XML Format Plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-48362?

CVE-2023-48362 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Drill, published on 24 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48362?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.drill.exec:drill-java-exec. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.drill.exec:drill-java-exec MavenFrom 1.19.01.21.2
org.apache.drill.exec:drill-java-exec MavenFrom 1.19.01.21.2

Products include Apache Drill.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48362?

Upgrade org.apache.drill.exec:drill-java-exec to 1.21.2 or later.

Is CVE-2023-48362 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48362 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v62g-jwj9-rfvx.

Is CVE-2023-48362 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free