CVE-2024-40896

Summary

In libxml2 2.11 before 2.11.9, 2.12 before 2.12.9, and 2.13 before 2.13.3, the SAX parser can produce events for external entities even if custom SAX handlers try to override entity content (by setting "checked"). This makes classic XXE attacks possible.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
libxml2libxml22.11.0 < 2.11.9affected
libxml2libxml22.12.0 < 2.12.9affected
libxml2libxml22.13.0 < 2.13.3affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-611: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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