How severe is CVE-2023-48362?

CVE-2023-48362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48362?

CVE-2023-48362 affects Apache Drill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48362?

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.

Does CVE-2023-48362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2417.

When was CVE-2023-48362 published?

CVE-2023-48362 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48362

CVE-2023-48362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Drill with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2417
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Apache Drill
Published: 2024-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48362?: XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-48362?: CVE-2023-48362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48362?: CVE-2023-48362 affects Apache Drill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48362?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-48362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2417.
When was CVE-2023-48362 published?: CVE-2023-48362 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:drill:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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