CVE-2025-24521: Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Published Mar 5, 2025
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Updated

External XML entity injection allows arbitrary download of files. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

Affected Software

1 affected component
: Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family=6.3.1

Remediation

Information

Keysight recommends that all users upgrade to the latest version of software as soon as possible. https://support.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/downloads-updates Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25. Older versions of this software may have this vulnerability; Keysight recommends that users discontinue the use of older software versions. For more information about the Ixia Vision Product Family, please visit Ixia product support https://support.ixiacom.com/ Further questions can be answered by contacting Keysight. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/contact.html

Event History

Mar 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 30, 2025
Data Sourced
via ICS·11:16 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24521?

CVE-2025-24521 has a critical severity level due to potential for arbitrary file access through external XML entity injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24521?

To remediate CVE-2025-24521, upgrade to Version 6.8.0 or later of the Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-24521?

CVE-2025-24521 may allow an attacker to access sensitive files and facilitate further compromise of the device.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24521?

CVE-2025-24521 affects the Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family, specifically versions 6.3.1.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2025-24521 exploitation?

Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2025-24521 may include unauthorized access to files and abnormal device behavior.

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