Microsoft Azure HDInsights Apache Oozie Workflow Scheduler xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Azure HDInsights. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Apache Oozie Workflow Scheduler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-36419. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Azure HDInsights (Cloud Software) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Apache Oozie Workflow Scheduler. 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. CVE summarizes:

Azure HDInsight Apache Oozie Workflow Scheduler XXE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

The weakness was published 10/10/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-36419. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/11/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Status: Unproven

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06/21/2023 🔍
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02/11/2026 +855 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36419 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36419
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241780

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2023 19:47
Updated: 02/11/2026 20:32
Changes: 10/10/2023 19:47 (5), 10/10/2023 19:48 (30), 10/10/2023 19:51 (19), 10/28/2023 20:15 (1), 10/28/2023 20:23 (20), 02/07/2024 09:57 (1), 02/11/2026 20:32 (17)
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Discussion

 Anonymous User (+0)
2 years ago
Good morning,
Could You please align the cpe to the following: "microsoft:azure_hdinsights"?
We would appreciate it very much,
Best regards,
TEAM CERT
 VulDB Community Team2 years ago
Thank you, we have just aligned the CPE.

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