CVE-2021-43142
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-43136An authentication bypass issue in FormaLMS <= 2.4.4 allows a…9.8
- CVE-2021-43137Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (C…8.8
- CVE-2021-43138In Async before 2.6.4 and 3.x before 3.2.2, a malicious user…7.8
- CVE-2021-4314It is possible to manipulate the JWT token without the knowl…5.3
- CVE-2021-43140SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester. Simple…9.8
- CVE-2021-43141Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Sourcecod…6.1
- CVE-2021-43145With certain LDAP configurations, Zammad 5.0.1 was found to …8.1
- CVE-2021-43149Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-4315A vulnerability has been found in NYUCCL psiTurk up to 3.2.0…8.8
- CVE-2021-43154Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in CMS Made …6.1
- CVE-2021-43155Projectsworlds Online Book Store PHP v1.0 is vulnerable to S…9.8
- CVE-2021-43156In ProjectWorlds Online Book Store PHP 1.0 a CSRF vulnerabil…6.5
Are you affected by CVE-2021-43142?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST