Apache Cocoon's StreamGenerator is vulnerable to XXE injection
CVE-2023-49733

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Cocoon
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 November 2023

Summary

An improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) reference vulnerability has been identified in Apache Cocoon that may lead to sensitive data exposure. This issue affects versions from 2.2.0 prior to 2.3.0. To mitigate potential risks, users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which addresses and resolves this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Cocoon 2.2.0 < 2.3.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/t87nntzt6dxw354zbqr9k7l7o...
vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/30/5

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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