Apache Drill XML Format Plugin XXE (1.19.0, fixed 1.21.2)
CVE-2023-48362 Published on July 24, 2024
Apache Drill: XXE Vulnerability in XML Format Reader
XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-48362 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 be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
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-2023-48362 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Drill:- Version 1.19.0 and below 1.21.2 is affected.
- Version 1.19.0 and below 1.21.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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