CVE-2022-36969: AVEVA Edge LoadImportedLibraries XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the LoadImportedLibraries method. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17394.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AVEVA Edge. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the LoadImportedLibraries method. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current process.
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What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
CVE-2022-36969
What is the title of this vulnerability?
AVEVA Edge LoadImportedLibraries XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability
What is the affected software?
AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000)
Is user interaction required to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36969?
The severity of CVE-2022-36969 is high with a severity value of 7.1.
How can I fix the vulnerability?
Refer to the vendor's security bulletin for instructions on how to fix the vulnerability.