CVE-2021-2322 XML external entity in OpenGrok

High 8.8 Published 23 Jun 2021 Updated 26 Sep 2024

An XML External Entity vulnerability in OpenGrok allows low-privileged attackers to compromise the application and achieve full takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-2322?

CVE-2021-2322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation OpenGrok, published on 23 Jun 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in OpenGrok (component: Web App). Versions that are affected are 1.6.7 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise OpenGrok. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of OpenGrok. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2322?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Opengrok.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2322?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-2322 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-2322 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-2322 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxwp-5hw8-g4xg.