VDB-231345 · CVE-2023-29498 · EUVD-2023-33065

Fuji Electric FRENIC RHC Loader up to 1.1.0.3 Project File xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Fuji Electric FRENIC RHC Loader up to 1.1.0.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Project File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-29498. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Fuji Electric FRENIC RHC Loader up to 1.1.0.3. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Project 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in FRENIC RHC Loader v1.1.0.3 and earlier. If a user opens a specially crafted project file, sensitive information on the system where the affected product is installed may be disclosed.

The weakness was published 06/13/2023. The advisory is shared at felib.fujielectric.co.jp. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-29498 since 05/11/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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-2023-33065). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Fuji Electric

Name

FRENIC RHC Loader

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/11/2023 🔍
06/13/2023 +33 days 🔍
06/13/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/10/2025 +911 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: felib.fujielectric.co.jp
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-231345
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2023 15:33
Updated: 12/10/2025 09:54
Changes: 06/13/2023 15:33 (38), 07/08/2023 18:54 (11), 01/04/2025 00:01 (23), 12/10/2025 09:54 (1)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.