VDB-221779 · CVE-2023-24189 · EUVD-2023-28248

urule 2.1.7 XML /urule/common/saveFile xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in urule 2.1.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file /urule/common/saveFile of the component XML Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-24189. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in urule 2.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file /urule/common/saveFile of the component XML Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in urule v2.1.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted XML file to /urule/common/saveFile.

The weakness was shared 02/25/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-24189 since 01/23/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-28248). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

urule

Version

2.1.7

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Timelineinfo

01/23/2023 🔍
02/25/2023 +33 days 🔍
02/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/20/2025 +968 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-24189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221779
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/25/2023 08:44
Updated: 10/20/2025 06:11
Changes: 02/25/2023 08:44 (38), 03/12/2025 17:21 (26), 10/20/2025 06:11 (1)
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