XML External Entity Flaw in FasterXML Jackson Databind
CVE-2020-25649

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fasterxml

Status
Jackson-databind
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 December 2020

What is CVE-2020-25649?

A vulnerability in FasterXML Jackson Databind arises from improper handling of XML Entity Expansion, which can be exploited through XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. This flaw allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, adversely affecting data integrity. Ensuring that Jackson Databind is updated to version 2.10.5.1 or later is crucial for mitigating this risk.

Affected Version(s)

jackson-databind jackson-databind-2.11.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1887664
x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2589
x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra1157e57a01d25e36b0...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

EPSS Score

17% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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