Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-24187 is a high-severity XML parsing flaw in ureport v2.2.9. A crafted XML upload to the report designer save endpoint is reported to enable arbitrary code execution. This matters most where ureport is deployed in business applications and the designer/upload function is reachable by untrusted or lightly trusted users.
Executive priority
Prioritize assessment for any externally reachable or broadly accessible ureport deployment. If ureport v2.2.9 is not present, business risk is low. If present with exposed designer upload functionality, treat remediation or access restriction as urgent because reported impact includes full system compromise.
Technical view
The CVE describes an XXE vulnerability, CWE-611, in ureport v2.2.9 at /ureport/designer/saveReportFile. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Source metadata lists local attack vector and user interaction required, while the description references an upload endpoint, so exposure should be verified in each deployment.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to environments running ureport v2.2.9 with the report designer save/upload path present. The CVE record does not provide CPEs, vendor package identifiers, or a fixed version, so asset confirmation requires internal inventory and application review.
Exploitation context
Public vulnerability write-ups are referenced, but the source bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation. The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Treat reachable designer/upload functionality as higher risk until vendor guidance and local exposure are confirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE names ureport v2.2.9 and an endpoint, but affected vendor/product fields are unspecified and no official patch is cited. The CVSS vector appears inconsistent with the HTTP endpoint wording. Validate version, reachability, authentication, and XML parser behavior without relying solely on CVSS metadata.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications for ureport v2.2.9 usage.
- Check the ureport project and vendor guidance for fixed versions or configuration advice.
- Limit access to /ureport/designer/saveReportFile where operationally feasible.
- Restrict report designer functions to trusted administrative users.
- Monitor for unexpected XML uploads to the report designer endpoint.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ureport v2.2.9 is present in deployed applications.
- Verify whether /ureport/designer/saveReportFile is reachable by untrusted users.
- Review application logs for suspicious XML upload activity.
- Check whether compensating access controls protect report designer functionality.
- Track upstream repository or advisories for a documented fix.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/youseries/ureportCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/cgddgc/vulns/blob/main/ureport2-vuln-des.mdCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/Venus-WQLab/bug_report/blob/main/ureport/ureport-cve-2023-24187.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.