QID 980240

QID 980240: Java (maven) Security Update for org.jdom:jdom (GHSA-2363-cqg2-863c)

An XXE issue in SAXBuilder in JDOM through 2.0.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request. At this time there is not released fixed version of JDOM. As a workaround, to avoid external entities being expanded, one can call `builder.setExpandEntities(false)` and they won't be expanded.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-2363-cqg2-863c for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980240

    CVE-2021-33813 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-2363-cqg2-863c org.jdom:jdom URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-2363-cqg2-863c
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