What is the severity of CVE-2024-4189?

CVE-2024-4189 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for DTD injection.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4189?

To fix CVE-2024-4189, upgrade to a version of OpenText Application Automation Tools later than 24.1.0.

What impact does CVE-2024-4189 have?

CVE-2024-4189 can lead to unauthorized access and potentially allow attackers to execute commands on the server.

Which versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools are affected by CVE-2024-4189?

CVE-2024-4189 affects all versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools up to and including 24.1.0.

What does DTD Injection mean in the context of CVE-2024-4189?

In the context of CVE-2024-4189, DTD Injection refers to the manipulation of XML data to execute malicious commands by exploiting improper XML parsing.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-4189

high

CWE

611

16/10/2024

21/10/2024

CVE-2024-4189: Multiple XXE sinks in Run LoadRunner script step in OpenText Application Automation Tools

First published: Wed Oct 16 2024(Updated: )

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText Application Automation Tools allows DTD Injection.This issue affects OpenText Application Automation Tools: 24.1.0 and below.

Credit: security@opentext.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microfocus Application Automation Tools	<=24.1.0

Remedy

Upgrade to version 24.2 or above of OpenText Application Automation Tools addresses this vulnerability:

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Reference Links

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000033547?language=en_US

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4189?
CVE-2024-4189 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for DTD injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4189?
To fix CVE-2024-4189, upgrade to a version of OpenText Application Automation Tools later than 24.1.0.
What impact does CVE-2024-4189 have?
CVE-2024-4189 can lead to unauthorized access and potentially allow attackers to execute commands on the server.
Which versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools are affected by CVE-2024-4189?
CVE-2024-4189 affects all versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools up to and including 24.1.0.
What does DTD Injection mean in the context of CVE-2024-4189?
In the context of CVE-2024-4189, DTD Injection refers to the manipulation of XML data to execute malicious commands by exploiting improper XML parsing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4189?
CVE-2024-4189 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for DTD injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4189?
To fix CVE-2024-4189, upgrade to a version of OpenText Application Automation Tools later than 24.1.0.
What impact does CVE-2024-4189 have?
CVE-2024-4189 can lead to unauthorized access and potentially allow attackers to execute commands on the server.
Which versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools are affected by CVE-2024-4189?
CVE-2024-4189 affects all versions of OpenText Application Automation Tools up to and including 24.1.0.
What does DTD Injection mean in the context of CVE-2024-4189?
In the context of CVE-2024-4189, DTD Injection refers to the manipulation of XML data to execute malicious commands by exploiting improper XML parsing.