MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2023-52426

libexpat through 2.5.0 allows recursive XML Entity Expansion if XML_DTD is undefined at compile time.

Vulnerability Description

libexpat through 2.5.0 allows recursive XML Entity Expansion if XML_DTD is undefined at compile time.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libexpat ProjectLibexpat<= 2.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-52426?

CVE-2023-52426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libexpat through 2.5.0 allows recursive XML Entity Expansion if XML_DTD is undefined at compile time.

How severe is CVE-2023-52426?

CVE-2023-52426 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-52426?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat.