Missing XML validation in SAP PowerDesigner client



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40310
CWE-ID CWE-112
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 PowerDesigner
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor SAP

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Missing XML Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU81974

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40310

CWE-ID: CWE-112 - Missing XML Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing XML validation. A remote attacker pass a specially crafted BPMN2 XML document to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerDesigner: 16.7

CPE2.3 External links

https://me.sap.com/notes/3357154
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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