Php · Php · CVE-2013-1643
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
PHP versions prior to 5.3.23
PHP versions 5.4.x prior to 5.4.13
**Description**
The issue is related to an XML External Entity (XXE) problem in the soap xmlParseFile and soap xmlParseMemory functions, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a SOAP WSDL file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference. This can lead to the disclosure of protected information.
**Recommendations**
For PHP versions prior to 5.3.23, update to version 5.3.23 or later.
For PHP versions 5.4.x prior to 5.4.13, update to version 5.4.13 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the soap xmlParseFile and soap xmlParseMemory functions until a patch is available.