CVE-2021-23901
Critical
Description
An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was discovered in the Nutch DmozParser and is known to affect Nutch versions < 1.18. XML external entity injection (also known as XXE) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with an application's processing of XML data. It often allows an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem, and to interact with any back-end or external systems that the application itself can access. This issue is fixed in Apache Nutch 1.18.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Nutch
PublishedJan 25, 2021
First seenJan 25, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- apache nutch1.18 or later
- org.apache.nutch:nutch1.18 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache nutch | v < 1.18 | 1.18 |
| netapp snap_creator_framework | No range specified | — |
| org.apache.nutch:nutchMaven | v < 1.18 | 1.18 |
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