SB2024031149 - XML External Entity injection in OpenOlat



SB2024031149 - XML External Entity injection in OpenOlat

Published: March 11, 2024 Updated: April 27, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2024031149
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) XML External Entity injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28198)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to read arbitrary files and perform server-side request forgery.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of xml external entity reference in the draw.io endpoint when processing manipulated HTTP requests through the draw.io integration. A remote user can send specially crafted requests to read arbitrary files and perform server-side request forgery.

User interaction is required, and file access occurs with the privileges of the configured system user.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.