Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-2161
A CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that
could cause unauthorized read access to the file system when a malicious configuration file is
loaded on to the software by a local user.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Products affected by CVE-2023-2161
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:opc_factory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:opc_factory_server:3.63:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-2161
0.03%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-2161
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.0
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.3
|
3.6
|
Schneider Electric SE | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-2161
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by:
- cybersecurity@se.com (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-2161
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