CVE-2023-51591 Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro doDocument XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit an XML External Entity flaw in ViewPower Pro to disclose sensitive information without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-51591?

CVE-2023-51591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro doDocument XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the doDocument method. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of LOCAL SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-22081.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51591?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Voltronicpower Viewpower.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51591?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-51591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jwc-9ghq-fgh4.