improved_import_and_export: XML Injection
CVE-2024-25413 is a high-severity XML injection vulnerability in improved_import_and_export from Firebear Studio, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected improved_import_and_export versions: 3.8.6. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 75% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of improved_import_and_export you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebear Studio | improved_import_and_export | 3.8.6 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.2 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | CISA (ADP) |
Official description
A XSLT Server Side injection vulnerability in the Import Jobs function of FireBear Improved Import And Export v3.8.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted XSLT file.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: XML Injection
The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/175801/FireBear-Improved-Import-And-Export-3.8.6-XSLT-Server-Side-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
Recent XML Injection vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.0 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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