xmldom up to 0.6.0 XMLSerializer module escape output

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in xmldom up to 0.6.0. This affects an unknown part of the component XMLSerializer module. This manipulation causes escape output. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-32796. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in xmldom up to 0.6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component XMLSerializer module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a escape output vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-116. The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 07/28/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-32796. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 0.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1893). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM App Connect Enterprise

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Class: Escape output
CWE: CWE-116 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xmldom 0.7.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

05/12/2021 🔍
07/28/2021 +77 days 🔍
07/28/2021 +0 days 🔍
08/22/2025 +1486 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-32796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-32796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-179731
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1893 - IBM App Connect Enterprise (xmldom): Schwachstelle ermöglicht Manipulation von Daten

Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2021 07:01
Updated: 08/22/2025 13:01
Changes: 07/28/2021 07:01 (38), 08/05/2021 14:47 (3), 08/05/2021 14:52 (1), 08/22/2025 13:01 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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