CVE-2023-34194
CVE-2023-34194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tinyxml Project Tinyxml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Tinyxml Project Tinyxml
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
StringEqual in TiXmlDeclaration::Parse in tinyxmlparser.cpp in TinyXML through 2.6.2 has a reachable assertion (and application exit) via a crafted XML document with a '\0' located after whitespace.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-34194?
- StringEqual in TiXmlDeclaration::Parse in tinyxmlparser.cpp in TinyXML through 2.6.2 has a reachable assertion (and application exit) via a crafted XML document with a '\0' located after whitespace.
- How severe is CVE-2023-34194?
- CVE-2023-34194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-34194 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-34194?
- CVE-2023-34194 affects Tinyxml Project Tinyxml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-34194?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-34194 published?
- CVE-2023-34194 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00024.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4QCR5PIOBGDIDS6SYRESTMDJSEDFSCOE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HOMBSHRIW5Q34SQSXYURYAOYDZD2NQF6/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tinyxml/git/ci/master/tree/tinyxmlparser.cpp
- https://www.forescout.com/resources/sierra21-vulnerabilities
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/4QCR5PIOBGDIDS6SYRESTMDJSEDFSCOE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/HOMBSHRIW5Q34SQSXYURYAOYDZD2NQF6/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tinyxml_project:tinyxml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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