CVE-2021-43142

Name: CVE-2021-43142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-30T22:15:08.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43142 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in wuta jox 1.16 in the readObject method in JOXSAXBeanInput.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in wuta jox 1.16 in the readObject method in JOXSAXBeanInput.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jox Project	Jox	<= 1.16

References

https://novysodope.github.io/2021/10/29/64/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://novysodope.github.io/2021/10/29/64/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43142?

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in wuta jox 1.16 in the readObject method in JOXSAXBeanInput.

How severe is CVE-2021-43142?

CVE-2021-43142 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43142?

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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Source: NVD / NIST