CVE-2023-49733

Apache Cocoon vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.29%

Published30 Nov 2023

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Cocoon.This issue affects Apache Cocoon: from 2.2.0 before 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Cocoon≥ 2.2.0 < 2.3.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Cocoon≥ 2.3.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49733 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49733 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.29%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49733?

CVE-2023-49733 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49733?

Affected products include Apache Cocoon.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49733?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Cocoon 2.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.