How severe is CVE-2023-6194?

CVE-2023-6194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6194?

CVE-2023-6194 affects Eclipse Memory Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6194?

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

When was CVE-2023-6194 published?

CVE-2023-6194 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6194

CVE-2023-6194 is a low-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Memory Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Eclipse Memory Analyzer
Published: 2023-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Eclipse Memory Analyzer versions 0.7 to 1.14.0, report definition XML files are not filtered to prohibit document type definition (DTD) references to external entities. This means that if a user chooses to use a malicious report definition XML file containing an external entity reference to generate a report then Eclipse Memory Analyzer may access external files or URLs defined via a DTD in the report definition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6194?: In Eclipse Memory Analyzer versions 0.7 to 1.14.0, report definition XML files are not filtered to prohibit document type definition (DTD) references to external entities. This means that if a user chooses to use a malicious report definition XML file containing an external entity reference to generate a report then Eclipse Memory Analyzer may access external files or URLs defined via a DTD in the report definition.
How severe is CVE-2023-6194?: CVE-2023-6194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6194?: CVE-2023-6194 affects Eclipse Memory Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6194 published?: CVE-2023-6194 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:memory_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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