CVE-2023-45960
First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )
## Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because [the underlying vulnerability could not be reproduced](https://github.com/joker-xiaoyan/XXE-SAXReader/issues/1#issuecomment-1783780581). This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description An issue in dom4.j org.dom4.io.SAXReader v.2.1.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the setFeature function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.dom4j:dom4j | <=2.1.4 | |
| Dom4j | <=2.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45960
- https://dom4j.github.io/
- https://github.com/joker-xiaoyan/XXE-SAXReader/blob/8c0d24f9800c36c8ad36457c1df1e4aaff24c7b9/POC.java
- https://github.com/dom4j/dom4j/issues/171#issuecomment-1781547256
- https://github.com/joker-xiaoyan/XXE-SAXReader/issues/1
- https://github.com/joker-xiaoyan/XXE-SAXReader/tree/main
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fgq9-fc3q-vqmw (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-45960.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is org.dom4j:dom4j version 2.1.4 and earlier.
How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by obtaining sensitive information through the setFeature function.
Is this vulnerability considered a security risk?
Yes, this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, making it a security risk.
Are there any available patches or fixes for this vulnerability?
There are no known patches or fixes available at the moment. It is recommended to update to a version of org.dom4j:dom4j that is not vulnerable.
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