CVE-2022-0219 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in skylot/jadx
An attacker can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in the jadx decompiler to read sensitive files or cause 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-2022-0219?
CVE-2022-0219 is a medium-severity vulnerability in skylot/jadx, published on 20 Jan 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
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in GitHub repository skylot/jadx prior to 1.3.2.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0219?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including io.github.skylot:jadx-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
io.github.skylot:jadx-core Maven | All versions | 1.3.2 |
io.github.skylot:jadx-core Maven | All versions | 1.3.2 |
Products include Jadx Project Jadx.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0219?
Upgrade io.github.skylot:jadx-core to 1.3.2 or later.
Is CVE-2022-0219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in skylot/jadx
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8j4-96mx-rjcc.