ZDI-23-1849: (0Day) Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite. 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 parsing of XML files. 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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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-51600.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-23-1849?
ZDI-23-1849 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1849?
To fix ZDI-23-1849, apply the latest security patches provided by Honeywell for the Saia PG5 Controls Suite.
What type of information does ZDI-23-1849 expose?
ZDI-23-1849 can disclose sensitive information from affected installations of the Saia PG5 Controls Suite.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1849?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software is affected by ZDI-23-1849?
The affected software includes the Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite.