CVE-2016-8739
moderate-risk
Published 2017-08-10
The JAX-RS module in Apache CXF prior to 3.0.12 and 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9 provides a number of Atom JAX-RS MessageBodyReaders. These readers use Apache Abdera Parser which expands XML entities by default which represents a major XXE risk.
Do I need to act?
~
2.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (20)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97579
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037544
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97579
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037544
48
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
16/34 · Moderate