Apache Any23 up to 2.4 StreamUtils.java xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Any23 up to 2.4. This impacts an unknown function of the file StreamUtils.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-38555. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Any23 up to 2.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file StreamUtils.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 09/11/2021. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-38555 since 08/11/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Any23 2.5

Timelineinfo

08/11/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38555 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182488

Entryinfo

Created: 09/11/2021 17:14
Updated: 09/16/2021 09:43
Changes: 09/11/2021 17:14 (38), 09/16/2021 09:40 (1), 09/16/2021 09:43 (1)
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