#VU65284 XML Entity Expansion in Mendix Excel Importer Module


Published: 2022-07-13 | Updated: 2022-07-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65284

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34467

CWE-ID: CWE-776

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mendix Excel Importer Module
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial o service (DoS) attack. 

The vulnerability exists due to XML Entity Expansion Injection issue. A remote user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-610768.pdficsa-22-195-06


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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