CVE-2022-28890: Processing external DTDs

Published May 5, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved. This issue affects Apache Jena version 4.4.0 and prior versions. Apache Jena 4.2.x and 4.3.x do not allow external entities.

Other sources

A vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved. This issue affects Apache Jena version 4.4.0 only. Apache Jena 4.2.x and 4.3.x do not allow external entities.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.jena:jena=4.4.0
4.5.0
Apache Jena<4.2.0
Apache Jena=4.4.0
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.1 - 9.7.2.11
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.6.1.1 - 9.6.1.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.jena:jena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.0

Event History

May 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
May 6, 2022
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Jul 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28890?

CVE-2022-28890 is a vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena that allows an attacker to retrieve external DTDs.

2

Which versions of Apache Jena are affected by CVE-2022-28890?

Apache Jena versions 4.4.0 and prior are affected by CVE-2022-28890.

3

How does CVE-2022-28890 impact Apache Jena?

CVE-2022-28890 allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved, posing a potential security risk to Apache Jena.

4

How severe is CVE-2022-28890?

CVE-2022-28890 has a severity score of 9.8 (critical).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-28890?

To fix CVE-2022-28890, upgrade to Apache Jena version 4.5.0 or later.

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