QID 980314

QID 980314: Java (maven) Security Update for dom4j:dom4j (GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38)

dom4j before 2.1.3 allows external DTDs and External Entities by default, which might enable XXE attacks. However, there is popular external documentation from OWASP showing how to enable the safe, non-default behavior in any application that uses dom4j.

Note: This advisory applies to `dom4j:dom4j` version 1.x legacy artifacts. To resolve this a change to the latest version of `org.dom4j:dom4j` is recommended.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38

CVEs related to QID 980314

CVE-2020-10683 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38	dom4j:dom4j		github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38
GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38	org.dom4j:dom4j		github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwj3-m3p6-hj38

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