Improper XEE in SOAP API Allows Unauthorized File Access
CVE-2025-6438 Published on July 11, 2025
A CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause manipulation of SOAP API calls and XML external entities injection resulting in unauthorized file access when the server is accessed via the network using an application account.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-6438 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
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-2025-6438 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-6438
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Affected Versions
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert:- Version 8.3, <= Prior to is affected.
Exploit Probability
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