XXE in Apache Jena

CVE-2021-39239

A vulnerability in XML processing in Apache Jena, in versions up to 4.1.0, may allow an attacker to execute XML External Entities (XXE), including exposing the contents of local files to a remote server.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.043 (90.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39239?
CVE-2021-39239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Jena, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-09-16.
How severe is CVE-2021-39239?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-39239 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.