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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-5136 · published 8 November 2023

CVE-2023-5136: Ni topografix data plugin xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability

NNi · Topografix Data Plugin

An incorrect permission assignment in the TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX could result in information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by getting a user to open a specially crafted data file.

5.5 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 0.25% · top 84.9% CWE-611 · XML external entity (XXE)CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
5.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.25%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

An incorrect permission assignment in the TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX could result in information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by getting a user to open a specially crafted data file.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/incorrect-permission-assignment-in-the-topografix-dataplug-f Vendor Advisory
https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/incorrect-permission-assignment-in-the-topografix-dataplug-f Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-5136), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.