Python up to 3.9.1 plistlib xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Python up to 3.9.1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component plistlib Module. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-48565. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Python up to 3.9.1 (Programming Language Software). This issue affects an unknown part of the component plistlib Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An XML External Entity (XXE) issue was discovered in Python through 3.9.1. The plistlib module no longer accepts entity declarations in XML plist files to avoid XML vulnerabilities.

The weakness was disclosed 08/23/2023. The advisory is shared at bugs.python.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-48565 since 07/23/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213499 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : Python vulnerabilities (USN-7180-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (213499). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 213499
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : Python vulnerabilities (USN-7180-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/23/2023 🔍
08/23/2023 +31 days 🔍
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01/07/2025 +503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.python.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48565 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48565
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237737

Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2023 08:13
Updated: 01/07/2025 02:30
Changes: 08/23/2023 08:13 (38), 09/14/2023 17:12 (11), 01/07/2025 02:30 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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