CVE-2024-4189 Multiple XXE sinks in Run LoadRunner script step in OpenText Application Automation Tools

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in the Run LoadRunner script step to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-4189?

CVE-2024-4189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in OpenText Application Automation Tools, published on 16 Oct 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText Application Automation Tools allows DTD Injection.This issue affects OpenText Application Automation Tools: 24.1.0 and below.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Application Automation Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-4189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5h3x-3x9g-9c2m.

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