XXE in Fasterxml Jackson-Dataformat-Xml
CVE-2016-7051
XmlMapper in the Jackson XML dataformat component (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) before 2.7.8 and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via vectors related to a DTD.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.024 (83.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 83rd percentile — 83.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.024 · newest: 0.024 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Fasterxml Jackson-Dataformat-Xml — versions 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/FasterXML/jackson-dataformat-xml/issues/211 (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97688 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-7051?
- CVE-2016-7051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fasterxml Jackson-Dataformat-Xml, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2017-04-14.
- How severe is CVE-2016-7051?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-7051 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.