CVE-2021-42646: XEE

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the file based service provider creation feature of the Management Console in WSO2 API Manager 2.6.0, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.2.0, and 4.0.0; and WSO2 IS as Key Manager 5.7.0, 5.9.0, and 5.10.0; and WSO2 Identity Server 5.7.0, 5.8.0, 5.9.0, 5.10.0, and 5.11.0. Allows attackers to gain read access to sensitive information or cause a denial of service via crafted GET requests.

Affected Software

13 affected components
WSO2 API Manager=2.6.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.0.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.1.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.0.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.7.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.8.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.9.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.10.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.11.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.7.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.9.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.10.0

Event History

May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-42646.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-42646?

The severity level of CVE-2021-42646 is critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42646?

The affected software versions are WSO2 API Manager 2.6.0, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.2.0, and 4.0.0; WSO2 IS as Key Manager 5.7.0, 5.9.0, and 5.10.0; and WSO2 Identity Server 5.7.0, 5.8.0, 5.9.0, 5.10.0, and 5.11.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42646?

To fix CVE-2021-42646, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by WSO2 and follow their security advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42646?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42646 in the following references: [Reference 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167465/WSO2-Management-Console-XML-Injection.html), [Reference 2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/7), [Reference 3](https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2021-1289).

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