CVE-2021-43577: XEE

Published Nov 12, 2021
·
Updated

Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin 5.1.1 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:dependency-check-jenkins-plugin<=5.1.1
5.1.2
Jenkins Owasp Dependency-check Jenkins<=5.1.1

Event History

Nov 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
07:20 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43577?

CVE-2021-43577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43577?

To fix CVE-2021-43577, upgrade the Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin to version 5.1.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-43577?

CVE-2021-43577 affects Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin version 5.1.1 and earlier.

4

What kind of attacks does CVE-2021-43577 enable?

CVE-2021-43577 enables XML external entity (XXE) attacks, which can expose sensitive data or facilitate further attacks.

5

Is CVE-2021-43577 specific to Jenkins?

Yes, CVE-2021-43577 is a vulnerability specifically related to the Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin.

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