CVE-2021-22338
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22338 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an XXE injection vulnerability in eCNS280 V100R005C00 and V100R005C10. A module does not perform the strict operation to the input XML message. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an XXE injection vulnerability in eCNS280 V100R005C00 and V100R005C10. A module does not perform the strict operation to the input XML message. Attacker can send specific message to exploit this vulnerability, leading to the module denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Ecns280 Firmware | v100r005c00 |
| Huawei | Ecns280 Firmware | v100r005c10 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22338?
There is an XXE injection vulnerability in eCNS280 V100R005C00 and V100R005C10. A module does not perform the strict operation to the input XML message. Attacker can send specific message to exploit this vulnerability, leading to the module denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-22338?
CVE-2021-22338 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22338?
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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