XXE Vulnerability in JetBrains Ktor Affecting XML Content Negotiation
CVE-2023-45612
8.6HIGH
What is CVE-2023-45612?
A security concern has been identified in JetBrains Ktor prior to version 2.3.5, where the default configuration of ContentNegotiation when handling XML formats is susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the XML input, potentially exposing sensitive data or leading to other malicious activities. Users of Ktor are urged to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk and ensure the security of their applications.
Affected Version(s)
Ktor 0 < 2.3.5