CVE-2021-43142 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in wutka jox
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in the jox library to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- 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-2021-43142?
CVE-2021-43142 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in wuta jox 1.16 in the readObject method in JOXSAXBeanInput.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43142?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.wutka:jox. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.wutka:jox Maven | All versions to 1.16 | None |
com.wutka:jox Maven | All versions to 1.16 | None |
Products include Jox Project Jox.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-43142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcrx-8829-jpqx.