CVE-2021-43577

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified

CVE-2021-43577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin 5.1.1 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin 5.1.1 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JenkinsOwasp Dependency-Check<= 5.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43577?
Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin 5.1.1 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-43577?
CVE-2021-43577 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43577?
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