CVE-2021-45096 XML external entity in n/a

Medium 4.7 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit XXE in KNIME Analytics Platform via crafted workflow files to read sensitive data or execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-45096?

CVE-2021-45096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

KNIME Analytics Platform before 4.5.0 is vulnerable to XXE (external XML entity injection) via a crafted workflow file (.knwf), aka AP-17730.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Knime Knime Analytics Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-45096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgh6-7vq6-4p7f.

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