How severe is CVE-2023-25955?

CVE-2023-25955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25955?

CVE-2023-25955 affects Mlit National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25955?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-25955 published?

CVE-2023-25955 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25955

CVE-2023-25955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mlit National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Mlit National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-25955?: CVE-2023-25955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25955?: CVE-2023-25955 affects Mlit National Land Numerical Information Data Conversion Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25955 published?: CVE-2023-25955 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mlit:national_land_numerical_information_data_conversion_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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