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MEDIUM · 5.0

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 ...

Vulnerability Description

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. 

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricOpc Factory Server< 3.63

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-2161?

CVE-2023-2161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2023-2161?

CVE-2023-2161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Opc Factory Server.