CWE-611
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Description
The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
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Related attack patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-221
CVEs mapped to this weakness (1,372)
page 34 of 69| CVE | Vendor / Product | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
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| CVE-2017-14868 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.02 | Nov 30, 2017 | Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension. | ||
| CVE-2010-2245 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.4 | 0.05 | Aug 8, 2017 | XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document. | ||
| CVE-2017-11390 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.02 | Aug 2, 2017 | XML external entity (XXE) processing vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0, if exploited, could lead to information disclosure. Formerly ZDI-CAN-4706. | ||
| CVE-2017-9233 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.09 | Jul 25, 2017 | XML External Entity vulnerability in libexpat 2.2.0 and earlier (Expat XML Parser Library) allows attackers to put the parser in an infinite loop using a malformed external entity definition from an external DTD. | ||
| CVE-2017-9231 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.02 | Jun 16, 2017 | XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server 9.x and 10.x before 10.5 RP3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. | ||
| CVE-2016-10097 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.02 | Jan 2, 2017 | XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability in /SSOPOST/metaAlias/%realm%/idpv2 in OpenAM - Access Management 10.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the SAMLRequest parameter. | ||
| CVE-2016-6408 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.01 | Sep 24, 2016 | Cisco Prime Home 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCvb17814. | ||
| CVE-2016-4216 | Hig | 0.49 | 7.5 | 0.03 | Jul 13, 2016 | XMPCore in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java before 5.1.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. | ||
| CVE-2026-71375 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.4 | 0.00 | Sep 8, 2026 | Improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in Cosminexus Component Container. This issue affects Cosminexus Component Container: from 11-70-01 before 11-70-03, from 11-60 before 11-60-03, from 11-50 through 11-50-03, from 11-40 through 11-40-03, from… | ||
| CVE-2026-47960 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.4 | 0.00 | Jun 9, 2026 | ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories… | ||
| CVE-2025-61813 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.4 | 0.01 | Dec 10, 2025 | ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the… | ||
| CVE-2024-11622 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.02 | Nov 26, 2024 | An XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in HPE Insight Remote Support may allow remote users to disclose information in certain cases. | ||
| CVE-2023-22377 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.4 | 0.01 | Feb 15, 2023 | Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in tsClinical Define.xml Generator all versions (v1.0.0 to v1.4.0) and tsClinical Metadata Desktop Tools Version 1.0.3 to Version 1.1.0. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain an… | ||
| CVE-2020-3405 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.01 | Jul 16, 2020 | A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when… | ||
| CVE-2018-6486 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.01 | Feb 2, 2018 | XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection. | ||
| CVE-2016-5795 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.03 | Aug 31, 2017 | An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) Liebert SiteScan Web Version 6.5 and prior, ALC WebCTRL Version 6.5 and prior, and Carrier i-Vu Version 6.5 and prior. An attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL, i-Vu, or SiteScan Web through a weakly… | ||
| CVE-2017-5662 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.05 | Apr 18, 2017 | In Apache Batik before 1.9, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses batik can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the… | ||
| CVE-2017-5661 | Hig | 0.48 | 7.3 | 0.03 | Apr 18, 2017 | In Apache FOP before 2.2, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses FOP can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the user… | ||
| CVE-2025-11341 | Hig | 0.47 | 7.3 | 0.01 | Oct 6, 2025 | A security flaw has been discovered in Jinher OA up to 2.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /c6/Jhsoft.Web.module/eformaspx/WebDesign.aspx/?type=SystemUserInfo&style=1. Performing manipulation results in xml external entity reference. Remote exploitation of the… | ||
| CVE-2025-11140 | Hig | 0.47 | 7.3 | 0.01 | Sep 29, 2025 | A vulnerability was identified in Bjskzy Zhiyou ERP up to 11.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function openForm of the component com.artery.richclient.RichClientService. Such manipulation of the argument contentString leads to xml external entity reference. The attack… |
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.02
Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.4epss 0.05
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.02
XML external entity (XXE) processing vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0, if exploited, could lead to information disclosure. Formerly ZDI-CAN-4706.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.09
XML External Entity vulnerability in libexpat 2.2.0 and earlier (Expat XML Parser Library) allows attackers to put the parser in an infinite loop using a malformed external entity definition from an external DTD.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.02
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server 9.x and 10.x before 10.5 RP3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.02
XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability in /SSOPOST/metaAlias/%realm%/idpv2 in OpenAM - Access Management 10.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the SAMLRequest parameter.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.01
Cisco Prime Home 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCvb17814.
- risk 0.49cvss 7.5epss 0.03
XMPCore in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java before 5.1.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
- risk 0.48cvss 7.4epss 0.00
Improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in Cosminexus Component Container. This issue affects Cosminexus Component Container: from 11-70-01 before 11-70-03, from 11-60 before 11-60-03, from 11-50 through 11-50-03, from 11-40 through 11-40-03, from…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.4epss 0.00
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.4epss 0.01
ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.02
An XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in HPE Insight Remote Support may allow remote users to disclose information in certain cases.
- risk 0.48cvss 7.4epss 0.01
Improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability exists in tsClinical Define.xml Generator all versions (v1.0.0 to v1.4.0) and tsClinical Metadata Desktop Tools Version 1.0.3 to Version 1.1.0. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain an…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.01
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.01
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Audit Workbench (AWB) and Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 16.10, 16.20, 17.10. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow a XML External Entity (XXE) injection.
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.03
An XXE issue was discovered in Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) Liebert SiteScan Web Version 6.5 and prior, ALC WebCTRL Version 6.5 and prior, and Carrier i-Vu Version 6.5 and prior. An attacker could enter malicious input to WebCTRL, i-Vu, or SiteScan Web through a weakly…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.05
In Apache Batik before 1.9, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses batik can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the…
- risk 0.48cvss 7.3epss 0.03
In Apache FOP before 2.2, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses FOP can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the user…
- risk 0.47cvss 7.3epss 0.01
A security flaw has been discovered in Jinher OA up to 2.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /c6/Jhsoft.Web.module/eformaspx/WebDesign.aspx/?type=SystemUserInfo&style=1. Performing manipulation results in xml external entity reference. Remote exploitation of the…
- risk 0.47cvss 7.3epss 0.01
A vulnerability was identified in Bjskzy Zhiyou ERP up to 11.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function openForm of the component com.artery.richclient.RichClientService. Such manipulation of the argument contentString leads to xml external entity reference. The attack…