What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34411?

CVE-2023-34411 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-34411?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-34411. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-34411?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-34411. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Xml Library CVE-2023-34411

HIGH

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2023-06-05 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service XXE Xml Library

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 05, 2023 - 04:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

The xml-rs crate before 0.8.14 for Rust and Crab allows a denial of service (panic) via an invalid <! token (such as <!DOCTYPEs/%<!A nesting) in an XML document. The earliest affected version is 0.8.9.

AnalysisAI

The xml-rs crate before 0.8.14 for Rust and Crab allows a denial of service (panic) via an invalid <!. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as XML External Entity (XXE) (CWE-611), which allows attackers to read arbitrary files or perform SSRF through XML processing. The xml-rs crate before 0.8.14 for Rust and Crab allows a denial of service (panic) via an invalid <! token (such as <!DOCTYPEs/%<!A nesting) in an XML document. The earliest affected version is 0.8.9. Affected products include: Xml Library Project Xml Library. Version information: before 0.8.14.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Disable external entity processing in XML parsers, use JSON instead of XML where possible.