CVE-2021-46365 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Magnolia CMS

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute XML External Entity attacks via crafted XLF files in the Export function, potentially reading sensitive data or causing denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-46365?

CVE-2021-46365 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue in the Export function of Magnolia v6.2.3 and below allows attackers to execute XML External Entity attacks via a crafted XLF file.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46365?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including info.magnolia:magnolia-core. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
info.magnolia:magnolia-core MavenAll versions6.2.4
info.magnolia:magnolia-core MavenAll versions6.2.4

Products include Magnolia-Cms Magnolia Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46365?

Upgrade info.magnolia:magnolia-core to 6.2.4 or later.

Is CVE-2021-46365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qpg-33wr-533j.

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