VDB-223534 · CVE-2022-41696 · icsa-23-080-05

VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-41696. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4 (Automation Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Versions of VISAM VBASE Automation Base prior to 11.7.5 may disclose information if a valid user opens a specially crafted file.

The weakness was shared 03/22/2023 as icsa-23-080-05. The advisory is available at cisa.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-41696 since 12/21/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 11.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

VISAM

Name

VBASE Automation Base

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.0
VulDB Temp Score: 2.9
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VBASE Automation Base 11.7.5

Timelineinfo

12/21/2022 🔍
03/22/2023 +91 days 🔍
03/22/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/27/2025 +767 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: icsa-23-080-05
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41696 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41696
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223534

Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2023 08:20
Updated: 04/27/2025 16:25
Changes: 03/22/2023 08:20 (41), 04/12/2023 15:26 (11), 01/18/2025 01:56 (25), 04/27/2025 16:25 (3)
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