Vulnerability · Published Oct 19, 2021 · Assigned by @huntrdev

CVE-2021-3869Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in stanfordnlp/corenlp

High 8.6

In plain English

A high-severity XML external entity in stanfordnlp/corenlp from stanfordnlp. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 72% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.0)8.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 28.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

corenlp is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Mavenedu.stanford.nlp:stanford-corenlp4.3.1GHSA-8gf7-w3cp-gfh3

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
stanfordnlp stanfordnlp/corenlp unspecified – through 4.3.0

Weakness: CWE-611 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

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