XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in HCL Commerce Management Center
CVE-2021-27741

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

HCL Software
Status
Commerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-27741?

HCL Commerce Management Center contains a vulnerability that allows for XML external entity (XXE) injection. This security flaw enables attackers to manipulate XML parsers to retrieve sensitive data, disrupt system operations, or leverage further attacks on connected systems. Proper input validation and secure coding practices are essential to mitigate this risk and protect user data and system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Commerce "Commerce 8.0.4.0 - 8.0.4.26, 9.0.1.0 - 9.0.1.15, 9.1 - 9.1.5"

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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