CVE-2023-6721 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Repox
A remote attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in Repox to access the server's file system and disrupt operations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-6721?
CVE-2023-6721 is a high-severity vulnerability in Repox, published on 13 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An XEE vulnerability has been found in Repox, which allows a remote attacker to interfere with the application's XML data processing in the fileupload function, resulting in interaction between the attacker and the server's file system.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6721?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Europeana Repox.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6721?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6721 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-6721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6721 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Repox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfqh-8v9q-f2vf.