CVE-2024-38653 XML external entity in Avalanche

High 8.2 Published Updated

A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit an XXE vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche to read arbitrary files on the server.

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-2024-38653?

CVE-2024-38653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche, published on 14 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38653?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ivanti Avalanche.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38653?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-38653 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-38653 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Ivanti Avalanche vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jjx-98r4-vcm4.

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