CVE-2023-40612: Authenticated XXE Injection Via The File Editor

Published Aug 23, 2023
·
Updated

In OpenMNS Horizon 31.0.8 and versions earlier than 32.0.2, the file editor which is accessible to any user with ROLEFILESYSTEMEDITOR privileges is vulnerable to XXE injection attacks. The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.5 or Horizon 32.0.2 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet. OpenNMS thanks Erik Wynter for reporting this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenNMS Horizon>=31.0.8<32.0.2
OpenNMS Meridian>=2023.0.0<2023.1.5

Event History

Aug 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40612.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40612?

The severity level of CVE-2023-40612 is high (8 out of 10).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-40612?

The affected software for CVE-2023-40612 are OpenNMS Horizon versions earlier than 32.0.2 and OpenNMS Meridian versions between 2023.0.0 and 2023.1.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-40612?

To fix CVE-2023-40612, you need to upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.5 or Horizon 32.0.2 or newer.

5

What is XXE injection?

XXE (XML External Entity) injection is a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit XML inputs by including external entities.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203