#VU71500 XML External Entity injection in Exchange Reporter Plus - CVE-2023-22624

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71500

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22624

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Exchange Reporter Plus
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected API endpoint and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Exchange Reporter Plus: 5030 - 5706

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External links
https://www.manageengine.com/products/exchange-reports/advisory/CVE-2023-22624.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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