CVE-2021-41770 XML external entity in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper pre-parsing validation to perform XML External Entity attacks, leading to the disclosure of sensitive XML files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-41770?

CVE-2021-41770 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ping Identity PingFederate before 10.3.1 mishandles pre-parsing validation, leading to an XXE attack that can achieve XML file disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41770?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pingidentity Pingfederate.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41770?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41770 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-41770 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41770 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rpvm-9qg3-rjh7.

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