XML Injection in Any23
An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was discovered in the Any23 StreamUtils.java file and is known to affect Any23 versions < 2.5. XML external entity injection (also known as XXE) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with an application's processing of XML data. It often allows an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem, and to interact with any back-end or external systems that the application itself can access.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.any23:apache-any23 | < 2.5 | 2.5 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.any23:apache-any23- Disclosed
- 13.09.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-838r-hvwh-24h8 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.any23:apache-any23
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 4
- First → latest
- 09.2021 07.2023
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 2
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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