CVE-2023-49735
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-49735 is a vulnerability that affects Apache Tiles from version 2 onwards. It occurs when the value set as the DefaultLocaleResolver.LOCALE_KEY attribute on the session is not validated while resolving XML definition files, potentially leading to path traversal and SSRF/XXE attacks when user-controlled data is passed to this key. The vulnerability has a base severity rating of HIGH with a base score of 7.5 according to NIST. It poses a potential danger to organizations, particularly in terms of confidentiality impact, as it allows unauthorized access to restricted directories and could lead to information disclosure. To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update affected products to supported versions or consider alternative solutions. However, it's important to note that this vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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