#VU72472 XML External Entity injection in vRealize Orchestrator and Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)


Published: 2023-02-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72472

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20855

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vRealize Orchestrator
Server applications / Virtualization software
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application 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


External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0005.html


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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