VMware vRealize Orchestrator prior 8.11.1 XML Parser xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in VMware vRealize Orchestrator, vRealize Automation and Cloud Foundation. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-20855. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VMware vRealize Orchestrator, vRealize Automation and Cloud Foundation (Automation Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VMware vRealize Orchestrator contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. A malicious actor, with non-administrative access to vRealize Orchestrator, may be able to use specially crafted input to bypass XML parsing restrictions leading to access to sensitive information or possible escalation of privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 02/22/2023 as VMSA-2023-0005. The advisory is available at vmware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-20855 since 11/01/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 8.11.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at docs.vmware.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25034). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vRealize Orchestrator/vRealize Automation/Cloud Foundation 8.11.1

Timelineinfo

11/01/2022 🔍
02/22/2023 +113 days 🔍
02/22/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/01/2025 +922 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2023-0005
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20855 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20855
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221602
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2023 08:58
Updated: 09/01/2025 20:57
Changes: 02/22/2023 08:58 (41), 02/22/2023 12:28 (3), 03/23/2023 21:08 (11), 03/17/2025 20:21 (30), 09/01/2025 20:57 (1)
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