Inductive Automation Ignition SimpleXMLReader XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2023-39472

What is CVE-2023-39472?

The vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition's SimpleXMLReader involves inadequate restrictions on XML External Entity references. This flaw permits an attacker to craft a malicious XML document that, when processed, directs the XML parser to access a specified URI and incorporates the contents back into the XML document. As a result, sensitive information could be disclosed within the context of the SYSTEM. Proper authentication is necessary to exploit this vulnerability, heightening the importance of restricting access and validating incoming XML data to safeguard sensitive information.

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