How severe is CVE-2023-42132?

CVE-2023-42132 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-2023-42132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42132?

CVE-2023-42132 affects Mhlw Fd Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42132?

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

When was CVE-2023-42132 published?

CVE-2023-42132 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42132

CVE-2023-42132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mhlw Fd Application 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% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Mhlw Fd Application
Published: 2023-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FD Application Apr. 2022 Edition (Version 9.01) and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42132?: FD Application Apr. 2022 Edition (Version 9.01) and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2023-42132?: CVE-2023-42132 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-2023-42132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42132?: CVE-2023-42132 affects Mhlw Fd Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42132 published?: CVE-2023-42132 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mhlw:fd_application:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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