CVE-2024-12298 Vulnerability Report on Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in NB-Designer
Attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in OMRON NB-Designer to disclose confidential data on the victim's computer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12298?
CVE-2024-12298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in OMRON Corporation Programable Terminals NB-Designer, published on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
We found a vulnerability Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611) in NB-series NX-Designer. Attackers may be able to abuse this vulnerability to disclose confidential data on a computer.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12298?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-12298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q27h-qqpj-x283.