Vulnerability · Published Sep 11, 2021 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2021-38555An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability exists in Apache Any23 StreamUtils.java
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Apache Any23 from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.8% (higher than 86% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was discovered in the Any23 StreamUtils.java file and is known to affect Any23 versions < 2.5. XML external entity injection (also known as XXE) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with an application's processing of XML data. It often allows an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem, and to interact with any back-end or external systems that the application itself can access.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.any23:apache-any23 | 2.5 | GHSA-838r-hvwh-24h8 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Any23 | Apache Any23 – before 2.5 |