CVE-2024-37388
lxml XML External Entity (XXE) Injection
Description
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function of lxml before v4.9.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted XML input.
INFO
Published Date :
June 7, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:23 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the python-lxml packages to a version greater than or equal to 4.9.1.
- If applicable, restart the application or service using the updated library.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-37388 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-37388.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 | Issue Tracking |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-611 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 13, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 No Types Assigned https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 Issue Tracking Added CWE NIST CWE-611 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dnkorpushov:ebookmeta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.9.1 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function of lxml before v4.9.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted XML input. Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/dnkorpushov/ebookmeta/issues/16#issue-2317712335 [No types assigned]