WSO2 API Manager xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in WSO2 API Manager, API Manager Analytics, API Microgateway, Enterprise Integrator, IS as Key Manager, Identity Server and Micro Integrator. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-6836. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WSO2 API Manager, API Manager Analytics, API Microgateway, Enterprise Integrator, IS as Key Manager, Identity Server and Micro Integrator (Automation Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple WSO2 products have been identified as vulnerable due to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack abuses a widely available but rarely used feature of XML parsers to access sensitive information.

The weakness was released 12/15/2023. The advisory is shared at security.docs.wso2.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-6836 since 12/15/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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CNA Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2023 🔍
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01/11/2024 +27 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.docs.wso2.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248161

Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2023 12:25
Updated: 01/11/2024 12:30
Changes: 12/15/2023 12:25 (47), 01/11/2024 12:30 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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