Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in skylot/jadx
skylot/jadx prior to 1.3.2 is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entities when a user is tricked into exporting a malicious APK file (via the -e option) containing a crafted AndroidManifest.xml / strings.xml to gradle, leading to possible local file disclosure.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | io.github.skylot:jadx-core | < 1.3.2 | 1.3.2 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
io.github.skylot:jadx-core- Disclosed
- 21.01.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-r8j4-96mx-rjcc - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: io.github.skylot:jadx-core
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
- 3
- First → latest
- 01.2022 04.2024
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Medium 2
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 2
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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