CVE-2022-40705

Name: CVE-2022-40705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-22T09:15:09.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40705 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in RPCRouterServlet of Apache SOAP allows an attacker to read arbitrary files over HTTP. This issue affects Apache SOAP version 2.2 and later versions. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in RPCRouterServlet of Apache SOAP allows an attacker to read arbitrary files over HTTP. This issue affects Apache SOAP version 2.2 and later versions. It is unknown whether previous versions are also affected. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Soap	>= 2.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/02yo04w93rdjmllz4454lvodn5xzhwhlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/02yo04w93rdjmllz4454lvodn5xzhwhlMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40705?

How severe is CVE-2022-40705?

CVE-2022-40705 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40705?

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