CVE-2021-21658: XEE

Published May 25, 2021
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Updated

Jenkins Nuget Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:nuget<1.1
1.1
Jenkins Nuget Jenkins<=1.0

Event History

May 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
07:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21658?

CVE-2021-21658 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21658?

To fix CVE-2021-21658, upgrade the Jenkins Nuget Plugin to version 1.1 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-21658?

CVE-2021-21658 affects Jenkins Nuget Plugin version 1.0 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21658?

CVE-2021-21658 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

5

What feature is impacted by CVE-2021-21658?

The vulnerability CVE-2021-21658 impacts the 'Build on NuGet updates' feature of the Jenkins Nuget Plugin.

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