CVE-2016-3720
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.67%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3720 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in XmlMapper in the Data format extension for Jackson (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in XmlMapper in the Data format extension for Jackson (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fasterxml | Jackson-Dataformat-Xml | <= 2.7.3 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184561.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184561.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3720?
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in XmlMapper in the Data format extension for Jackson (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-3720?
CVE-2016-3720 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3720?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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