#VU83625 XML injection in HtmlUnit

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83625

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49093

CWE-ID: CWE-91

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HtmlUnit
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: HtmlUnit

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data within the MSXML XSLProcessor. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and perform arbitrary actions on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HtmlUnit: 3.0.0 - 3.8.0

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External links
http://github.com/HtmlUnit/htmlunit/releases/tag/3.9.0

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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.