XML External Entity Vulnerability in Python Products
CVE-2022-48565

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Python
Status
Python
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

Summary

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability has been identified in Python's plistlib module. This issue allows for potential exploitation through the processing of XML plist files, which previously accepted entity declarations. The Python Software Foundation has addressed this flaw starting from version 3.9.1 to enhance the security posture of its product. The vulnerability emphasizes the importance of strict parsing of XML entities to prevent XML-related attacks.

References

https://bugs.python.org/issue42051
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg0...
mailing-list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0007/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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