What is the severity of CVE-2023-28828?

CVE-2023-28828 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to server files.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28828?

To fix CVE-2023-28828, upgrade Polarion ALM to version 22R2 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-28828 enable?

CVE-2023-28828 can enable attackers to exploit XML External Entity Injection to read sensitive files from the application server.

Which versions of Polarion ALM are affected by CVE-2023-28828?

All versions of Polarion ALM earlier than version 22R2 are affected by CVE-2023-28828.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-28828?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-28828 other than upgrading to a secure version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28828

high

7.5

CWE

611

11/4/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-28828: XEE

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V22R2). The application contains a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens Polarion ALM	<2304.0

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Reference Links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-632164.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28828?
CVE-2023-28828 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to server files.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28828?
To fix CVE-2023-28828, upgrade Polarion ALM to version 22R2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2023-28828 enable?
CVE-2023-28828 can enable attackers to exploit XML External Entity Injection to read sensitive files from the application server.
Which versions of Polarion ALM are affected by CVE-2023-28828?
All versions of Polarion ALM earlier than version 22R2 are affected by CVE-2023-28828.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-28828?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-28828 other than upgrading to a secure version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28828?
CVE-2023-28828 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to server files.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28828?
To fix CVE-2023-28828, upgrade Polarion ALM to version 22R2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2023-28828 enable?
CVE-2023-28828 can enable attackers to exploit XML External Entity Injection to read sensitive files from the application server.
Which versions of Polarion ALM are affected by CVE-2023-28828?
All versions of Polarion ALM earlier than version 22R2 are affected by CVE-2023-28828.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-28828?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-28828 other than upgrading to a secure version.