CVE-2024-6893

Summary

CVE-2024-6893 is a vulnerability affecting the "soap_cgi.pyc" API handler. It enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system by inserting references to external entities in the XML body of SOAP requests. This issue poses a significant risk, as it allows an attacker to read local files, execute server-side request forgery, and overload server resources. The vulnerability can lead to potential data theft and denial-of-service attacks. Organizations using this API handler must apply the necessary patches to mitigate this threat.

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