Vulnerability · Published Nov 30, 2023 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2023-49733Apache Cocoon's StreamGenerator is vulnerable to XXE injection

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity XML external entity in Apache Cocoon 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 1.3% (higher than 70% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.3%top 29.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Cocoon.This issue affects Apache Cocoon: from 2.2.0 before 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Mavenorg.apache.cocoon:cocoon2.3.0GHSA-77jg-cpw9-73vg

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Cocoon 2.2.0 – before 2.3.0

Weakness: CWE-611

References