CVE-2022-40705 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability 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

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Soap	>= 2.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40705?

CVE-2022-40705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2022-40705?

CVE-2022-40705 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40705?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Soap.