ZDI-23-1853: (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-2023-51604.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-23-1853?
The severity of ZDI-23-1853 is categorized based on its potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1853?
To fix ZDI-23-1853, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Honeywell for Saia PG5 Controls Suite.
What type of attack vector is used in ZDI-23-1853?
ZDI-23-1853 requires users to interact with a malicious page or file to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-23-1853?
The potential impacts of ZDI-23-1853 include unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1853?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1853.