CVE-2022-25312: An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability exists in the Apache Any23 RDFa XSLTStylesheet extractor

Published Mar 4, 2022
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Updated

An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was discovered in the Any23 RDFa XSLTStylesheet extractor and is known to affect Any23 versions < 2.7. XML external entity injection (also known as XXE) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with an application's processing of XML data. It often allows an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem, and to interact with any back-end or external systems that the application itself can access. This issue is fixed in Apache Any23 2.7.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Any23<2.7

Event History

Mar 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25312?

CVE-2022-25312 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25312?

To remediate CVE-2022-25312, upgrade Any23 to version 2.7 or later.

3

What versions of Any23 are affected by CVE-2022-25312?

CVE-2022-25312 affects any version of Any23 prior to 2.7.

4

What is an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the context of CVE-2022-25312?

An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate XML processing to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or cause other unwanted behaviors.

5

Can CVE-2022-25312 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2022-25312 can lead to data exposure as it can allow attackers to read sensitive data from the server.

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