Apache SOAP XXE in RPCRouterServlet 2.2+ allows arbitrary file read
CVE-2022-40705 Published on September 22, 2022
Apache SOAP: XML External Entity Injection (XXE) allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files via HTTP
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
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-40705 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XXE Vulnerability?
The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
CVE-2022-40705 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-40705
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache SOAP:- Version 2.2 and below Apache SOAP* is affected.
- Version 2.2 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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