CVE-2022-0839CWE-611

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in liquibase/liquibase

High · published March 4, 2022

CVSS v3.0
7.3
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky XML External Entity vulnerability could let attackers squeeze sensitive data out of your systems! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant chef who blindly trusts the order slip without checking the kitchen — letting in an ingredient that wasn't approved could spoil the entire dish! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to data breaches that affect your whole operation! ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant chef who blindly trusts the order slip without checking the kitchen — letting in an ingredient that wasn't approved could spoil the entire dish! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper handling of XML external entity references in Liquibase, allowing attackers to read files from the server and potentially execute malicious commands.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to data breaches that affect your whole operation! ⚡ Upgrade to Liquibase version 4.8.0 or later immediately to close this security hole. Additionally, review your XML parsing configurations to ensure that external entities are disabled. Don't forget to audit your data access policies! 🛡️ You've got this! With a quick update, you'll secure your application and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02967 · 87.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-611 · Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Published
2022-03-04T14:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAR 14:25Z
    Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in liquibase/liquibase
    cvelistv5