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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | <= 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/776.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/0f075ec8ecb5e43f8fdca5182f8cca4703daPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/777Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0005/
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/776.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/0f075ec8ecb5e43f8fdca5182f8cca4703daPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/777Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0005/
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.