CVE-2021-41411
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41411 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. drools <=7.59.x is affected by an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in KieModuleMarshaller.java. The Validator class is not used correctly, resulting in the XXE injection vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
drools <=7.59.x is affected by an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in KieModuleMarshaller.java. The Validator class is not used correctly, resulting in the XXE injection vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Drools | < 7.6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/kiegroup/drools/pull/3808Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kiegroup/drools/pull/3808Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41411?
drools <=7.59.x is affected by an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in KieModuleMarshaller.java. The Validator class is not used correctly, resulting in the XXE injection vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-41411?
CVE-2021-41411 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41411?
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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