CVE-2021-43577 json
XXE vulnerability in Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin
published 2021-11-12 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-mj5v-ggjc-48p5 , EUVD-2022-4575
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin 5.1.1 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Patch / fix
- maven org.jenkins-ci.plugins:dependency-check-jenkins-plugin 5.1.2
Exploit prediction
1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 7.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:dependency-check-jenkins-plugin | <5.1.2 |
5.1.2 |
Affected products
- Jenkins project Jenkins OWASP Dependency-Check Plugin
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
-
github.com
/jenkinsci/dependency-check-plugin/commit/c10d1496f9f0301e276daecea88161a905fca6d4
web
-
jenkins.io
/security/advisory/2021-11-12/#SECURITY-2488
web, vendor-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2021/11/12/1
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43577
advisory
-
github.com
/jenkinsci/dependency-check-plugin
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-43577
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-mj5v-ggjc-48p5
- NVD CVE-2021-43577
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