dbeaver xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in dbeaver. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-3836. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in dbeaver (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/14/2021. The advisory is shared at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-3836 since 09/27/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 297220 (DBeaver < 21.2.3 XXE Vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 4debf8f25184b7283681ed3fb5e9e887d9d4fe22 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (297220). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 297220
Nessus Name: DBeaver < 21.2.3 XXE Vulnerability

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 4debf8f25184b7283681ed3fb5e9e887d9d4fe22

Timelineinfo

09/27/2021 🔍
12/14/2021 +78 days 🔍
12/14/2021 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2026 +1509 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4debf8f25184b7283681ed3fb5e9e887d9d4fe22
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-3836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-3836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188169

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2021 19:03
Updated: 01/31/2026 03:52
Changes: 12/14/2021 19:03 (46), 12/17/2021 08:44 (3), 12/17/2021 08:45 (18), 01/31/2026 03:52 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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