Vulnerability Description
In Eclipse Lyo versions 1.0.0 to 4.1.0, a TransformerFactory is initialized with the defaults that do not restrict DTD loading when working with RDF/XML. This allows an attacker to cause an external DTD to be retrieved.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Lyo | >= 1.0.0, <= 4.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/eclipsefdn/emo-team/emo/-/issues/287ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/eclipsefdn/emo-team/emo/-/issues/287ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41042?
CVE-2021-41042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Eclipse Lyo versions 1.0.0 to 4.1.0, a TransformerFactory is initialized with the defaults that do not restrict DTD loading when working with RDF/XML. This allows an attacker to cause an external D...
How severe is CVE-2021-41042?
CVE-2021-41042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Lyo.