CVE-2022-2838: XEE
First published: Tue Aug 16 2022(Updated: )
In Eclipse Sphinx™ before version 0.13.1, Apache Xerces XML Parser was used without disabling processing of referenced external entities allowing the injection of arbitrary definitions which is able to access local files and expose their contents via HTTP requests.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Sphinx | >=0.7.0<0.13.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2838?
CVE-2022-2838 is a vulnerability in Eclipse Sphinx™ before version 0.13.1 that allows the injection of arbitrary definitions and access to local files.
How does CVE-2022-2838 affect Eclipse Sphinx™?
CVE-2022-2838 affects Eclipse Sphinx™ versions before 0.13.1 by enabling the injection of arbitrary definitions and allowing access to local files.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2838?
CVE-2022-2838 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-2838 be exploited?
CVE-2022-2838 can be exploited by injecting arbitrary definitions and accessing local files via Eclipse Sphinx™ before version 0.13.1.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-2838?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-2838 by upgrading to version 0.13.1 of Eclipse Sphinx™.
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