CVE-2022-28890
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28890 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved. This issue affects Apache Jena version 4.4.0 and prior versions. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved. This issue affects Apache Jena version 4.4.0 and prior versions. Apache Jena 4.2.x and 4.3.x do not allow external entities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Jena | 4.4.0 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/h88oh642455wljo0p5jgzs9phk4gj878Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/h88oh642455wljo0p5jgzs9phk4gj878Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28890?
A vulnerability in the RDF/XML parser of Apache Jena allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved. This issue affects Apache Jena version 4.4.0 and prior versions. Apache Jena 4.2.x and 4.3.x do not allow external entities.
How severe is CVE-2022-28890?
CVE-2022-28890 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28890?
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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