CVE-2022-41221 XML external entity in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in OpenText Archive Center Administration to exfiltrate data 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-41221?
CVE-2022-41221 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2023. 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
The client in OpenText Archive Center Administration through 21.2 allows XXE attacks. Authenticated users of the OpenText Archive Center Administration client (Versions 16.2.3, 21.2, and older versions) could upload XML files to the application that it did not sufficiently validate. As a result, attackers could craft XML files that, when processed by the application, would cause a negative security impact such as data exfiltration or localized denial of service against the application instance and system of the user running it.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opentext Archive Center Administration.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-41221 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41221 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqq8-vphp-8x9c.