JetBrains Ktor <2.3.5 ContentNegotiation XML XXE
CVE-2023-45612 Published on October 9, 2023

In JetBrains Ktor before 2.3.5 default configuration of ContentNegotiation with XML format was vulnerable to XXE

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-45612 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a XXE Vulnerability?

The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

CVE-2023-45612 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.00%
Percentile
0.12%

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