CVE-2024-28039 XML external entity in FitNesse

Medium 5.8 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit XML external entity references in FitNesse to read sensitive data, modify information, or cause denial of service.

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-2024-28039?

CVE-2024-28039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in unclebob FitNesse, published on 18 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper restriction of XML external entity references vulnerability exists in FitNesse all releases, which allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, alter data, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28039?

How do I fix CVE-2024-28039?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-28039 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28039 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcfj-pc73-hqv6.

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