PatchTheCVECVE-2023-32639: Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE)
CVE-2023-32639 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting applicant programme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 89%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2023-07-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-32639?
applicant programme: upgrade to newer than 7.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-32639 being exploited?
CVE-2023-32639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-32639 affect?
CVE-2023-32639 affects applicant programme. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Applicant Programme Ver.7.06 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 urgent is CVE-2023-32639?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.