VDB-223536 · CVE-2022-45121 · icsa-23-080-05

VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4 File xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-45121. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in VISAM VBASE Automation Base up to 11.7.4 (Automation Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on 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 released 03/22/2023 as icsa-23-080-05. The advisory is shared for download at cisa.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-45121 since 12/21/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly 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

CVSSv4info

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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-2022-45121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-45121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223536

Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2023 08:21
Updated: 04/27/2025 16:25
Changes: 03/22/2023 08:21 (42), 04/12/2023 15:38 (11), 01/18/2025 01:56 (25), 04/27/2025 16:25 (3)
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