CVE-2023-29498
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in FRENIC RHC Loader v1.1.0.3 and earlier. If a user opens a specially crafted project file, sensitive information on the system where the affected product is installed may be disclosed.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceFRENIC RHC Loader v1.1.0.3 and earlier contains an XXE vulnerability where the XML parser processes external entity references from project files. An attacker can craft a malicious project file containing XML external entities that reference local files or internal resources, allowing disclosure of sensitive system information when the victim opens the file.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 1.1.0.3CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm FRENIC RHC Loader installationCheck system for installed FRENIC RHC Loader software - typically found in program files directory or via system inventory tools. Search for files named 'FrenicRHCLoader.exe' or similar executables from Fujielectric.Affected if FRENIC RHC Loader software is present on the system
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Identify installed versionRight-click the executable and select Properties, then check the Details tab for version information. Alternatively, check the version listed in Add/Remove Programs or installed programs list.Affected if Version is 1.1.0.3 or earlier, or version cannot be determined but software is present
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Verify XML project file handling is usedDetermine if the software is used to open or import project files with .xml, .rhc, or similar project file extensions. This is the vulnerable feature that processes XML with external entities.Affected if User opens, imports, or processes project files created by or shared with others
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Inspect project file structure for XXE indicatorsOpen any existing project files in a text editor and look for <!DOCTYPE>, <!ENTITY>, or 'SYSTEM' keywords which indicate XML entities are being defined. These are not required for normal operation and may indicate the vulnerable parsing mode is active.Affected if Project files contain DOCTYPE declarations or ENTITY definitions, especially referencing SYSTEM or external URLs
User is affected if FRENIC RHC Loader version 1.1.0.3 or earlier is installed AND the software is used to open project files from untrusted sources.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade to a patched version of FRENIC RHC Loader that properly disables external entity resolution in its XML parser, or implement XXE protections (disabling external entities/DTD processing) in the project's file parsing code.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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