Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-40705
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
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-40705
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.09%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 37 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-40705
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-40705
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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.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@apache.org (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-40705
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/02yo04w93rdjmllz4454lvodn5xzhwhl
CVE-2022-40705: Apache SOAP: XML External Entity Injection (XXE) allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files via HTTP-Apache Mail ArchivesMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/22/1
oss-security - CVE-2022-40705: Apache SOAP: XML External Entity Injection (XXE) allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files via HTTPMailing List;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2022-40705
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:soap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*