CVE-2022-28131
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.88%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28131 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled recursion in Decoder.Skip in encoding/xml before Go 1.17.12 and Go 1.18.4 allows an attacker to cause a panic due to stack exhaustion via a deeply nested XML document.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled recursion in Decoder.Skip in encoding/xml before Go 1.17.12 and Go 1.18.4 allows an attacker to cause a panic due to stack exhaustion via a deeply nested XML document.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.17.12 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.18.0, < 1.18.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Netapp | Cloud Insights Telegraf | All versions |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28131?
Uncontrolled recursion in Decoder.Skip in encoding/xml before Go 1.17.12 and Go 1.18.4 allows an attacker to cause a panic due to stack exhaustion via a deeply nested XML document.
How severe is CVE-2022-28131?
CVE-2022-28131 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28131?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-28131?
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