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CVE-2023-32639: Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attac...

CVE-2023-32639 · published 3 years ago
Summary

Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
moj applicant_programme <= 7.06
cpe:2.3:a:moj:applicant_programme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attac...
Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-611XML External Entity (XXE)
Timeline
Published25 Jul 2023
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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