How severe is CVE-2023-25955?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.

XXE in Ministry Of Land, Infrastructure, Transport And Tourism, Japan National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool

CVE-2023-25955

National land numerical information data conversion tool all versions improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the PC may be accessed by an attacker.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.002 (13.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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

References

vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Vendor Advisory)
vultures@jpcert.or.jp (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25955?: CVE-2023-25955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ministry Of Land, Infrastructure, Transport And Tourism, Japan National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2023-04-11.
How severe is CVE-2023-25955?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.