CVE-2023-46802: e-Tax software Version3.0.10 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE) due to the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-46802?

e-tax: upgrade to newer than 3.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-46802 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46802 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-46802 affect?

CVE-2023-46802 affects e-tax. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). e-Tax software Version3.0.10 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE) due to the configuration of the embedded XML parser. By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-46802?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-46802 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting e-tax. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

e-Tax software Version3.0.10 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE) due to the configuration of the embedded XML parser. 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 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2023-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: nta

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-06 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nta e-tax UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.10

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-tax || rpm -q e-tax || e-tax --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade e-tax

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade e-tax

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-46802?

e-tax: upgrade to newer than 3.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-46802 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46802 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-2023-46802 affect?

CVE-2023-46802 affects e-tax. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). e-Tax software Version3.0.10 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references (XXE) due to the configuration of the embedded XML parser. By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by

How urgent is CVE-2023-46802?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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