External XML Entity Injection in KNIME Analytics Platform
CVE-2021-45096

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Knime

Status
Knime Analytics Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45096?

The KNIME Analytics Platform prior to version 4.5.0 is susceptible to an External XML Entity (XXE) injection through the use of crafted workflow files (.knwf). This could allow an attacker to manipulate the XML processing to access sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions within the application. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

References

https://www.knime.com/changelog-v45
https://www.knime.com/whats-new-in-knime-45
https://github.com/dawid-czarnecki/public-vulnerabilities

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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