CWE-611— Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

The product 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.— MITRE CWE catalog

1,426 active CVEs classified under this weakness category. Sourced from NVD, GHSA, and vendor advisories. Full definition on MITRE →

CVEs classified under CWE-611page 26 of 29

CVE-2021-44028MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-12-22
XXE can occur in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 because the log4net configuration file might be controlled by an attacker, a related issue to CVE-2018-1285.
CVE-2021-3836MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-12-14
dbeaver is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
CVE-2021-44147MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-11-22
An XML External Entity issue in Claris FileMaker Pro and Server (including WebDirect) before 19.4.1 allows a remote attacker to disclose local files via a crafted XML/Excel document and perform server-side request forgery attacks.
CVE-2021-37178MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-08-10
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP7). An XML external entity injection vulnerability in the underlying XML parser could cause the affected application to disclose arbitrary files to remote att…
CVE-2021-32972MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-07-09
Panasonic FPWIN Pro, all Versions 7.5.1.1 and prior, allows an attacker to craft a project file specifying a URI that causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents, which may allow the attacker to disclose information that…
CVE-2021-27492MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-05-27
When opening a specially crafted 3DXML file, the application containing Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior could disclose arbitrary fi…
CVE-2020-28387MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2021-03-15
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP13), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP3). When opening a specially crafted SEECTCXML file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote a…
CVE-2020-26513MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2020-12-07
An issue was discovered in Intland codeBeamer ALM 10.x through 10.1.SP4. The ReqIF XML data, used by the codebeamer ALM application to import projects, is parsed by insecurely configured software components, which can be abused for XML Ext…
CVE-2020-13940MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2020-10-01
In Apache NiFi 1.0.0 to 1.11.4, the notification service manager and various policy authorizer and user group provider objects allowed trusted administrators to inadvertently configure a potentially malicious XML file. The XML file has the…
CVE-2020-4510MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2020-07-14
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Forc…
CVE-2020-11541MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2020-05-08
In TechSmith SnagIt 11.2.1 through 20.0.3, an XML External Entity (XXE) injection issue exists that would allow a local attacker to exfiltrate data under the local Administrator account.
CVE-2019-17554MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2019-12-04
The XML content type entity deserializer in Apache Olingo versions 4.0.0 to 4.6.0 is not configured to deny the resolution of external entities. Request with content type "application/xml", which trigger the deserialization of entities, ca…
CVE-2019-12415MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2019-10-23
In Apache POI up to 4.1.0, when using the tool XSSFExportToXml to convert user-provided Microsoft Excel documents, a specially crafted document can allow an attacker to read files from the local filesystem or from internal network resource…
CVE-2019-10976MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2019-07-26
Mitsubishi Electric FR Configurator2, Version 1.16S and prior. This vulnerability is triggered when input passed to the XML parser is not sanitized while parsing the XML project and/or template file (.frc2). Once a user opens the file, the…
CVE-2018-8533MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-10-10
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) when parsing malicious XML content containing a reference to an external entity, aka "SQL Server Management Studio Information Disclosure Vulne…
CVE-2018-8532MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-10-10
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) when parsing a malicious XMLA file containing a reference to an external entity, aka "SQL Server Management Studio Information Disclosure Vulne…
CVE-2018-8527MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-10-10
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) when parsing a malicious XEL file containing a reference to an external entity, aka "SQL Server Management Studio Information Disclosure Vulner…
CVE-2018-8026MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-07-05
This vulnerability in Apache Solr 6.0.0 to 6.6.4 and 7.0.0 to 7.3.1 relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) in Solr config files (currency.xml, enumsConfig.xml referred from schema.xml, TIKA parsecontext config file). In addition…
CVE-2018-8010MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-05-21
This vulnerability in Apache Solr 6.0.0 to 6.6.3, 7.0.0 to 7.3.0 relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) in Solr config files (solrconfig.xml, schema.xml, managed-schema). In addition, Xinclude functionality provided in these con…
CVE-2018-10832MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-05-11
ModbusPal 1.6b is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. Projects are saved as .xmpp files and automations can be exported as .xmpa files, both XML-based, which are vulnerable to XXE injection. Sending a crafted .xmpp or .xmpa …
CVE-2018-1000069MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2018-03-13
FreePlane version 1.5.9 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser in mindmap loader that can result in stealing data from victim's machine. This attack appears to require the victim to open a specially cr…
CVE-2017-15280MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-10-12
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Umbraco CMS before 7.7.3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading files on the server or sending TCP requests to intranet hosts (aka SSRF), related to Umbraco.Web/umbraco.presen…
CVE-2017-8710MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-09-13
The Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity (XXE) declaration, due to the way that the Microsoft Common C…
CVE-2017-8918MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-09-12
XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.
CVE-2017-9095MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-09-08
XXE in Diving Log 6.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files through a crafted dive.xml file that is mishandled during a Subsurface import.
CVE-2017-8557MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-07-11
Windows System Information Console in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclos…
CVE-2016-5749MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-03-23
NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was parsing incoming SAML requests with external entity resolution enabled, which could lead to local file disclosure via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.
CVE-2016-5748MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2017-03-23
External Entity Processing (XXE) vulnerability in the "risk score" application of NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be used to disclose the content of local files to logged-in users.
CVE-2016-9318MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2016-11-16
libxml2 2.9.4 and earlier, as used in XMLSec 1.2.23 and earlier and other products, does not offer a flag directly indicating that the current document may be read but other files may not be opened, which makes it easier for remote attacke…
CVE-2016-5000MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2016-08-05
The XLSX2CSV example in Apache POI before 3.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted OpenXML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Ent…
CVE-2012-5656MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.5
2013-01-18
The rasterization process in Inkscape before 0.48.4 allows local users to read arbitrary files via an external entity in a SVG file, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.
CVE-2021-31842MEDIUMCVSS 5.0EG 5.5
2021-09-17
XML Entity Expansion injection vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows a local user to initiate high CPU and memory consumption resulting in a Denial of Service attack throug…
CVE-2022-46827MEDIUMCVSS 3.9EG 5.5
2022-12-08
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.3 an XXE attack leading to SSRF via requests to custom plugin repositories was possible.
CVE-2022-3338MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2022-10-18
An External XML entity (XXE) vulnerability in ePO prior to 5.10 Update 14 can lead to an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially trigger a Server Side Request Forgery attack. This can be exploited by mimicking the Agent Handler call…
CVE-2021-1530MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2021-05-06
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco BroadWorks Messaging Server Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information or cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition on an af…
CVE-2021-1369MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2021-04-29
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected device. This vulnerability is …
CVE-2019-0340MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2019-08-14
The XML parser, which is being used by SAP Enable Now, before version 1902, has not been hardened correctly, leading to Missing XML Validation vulnerability. This issue affects the file upload at multiple locations. An attacker can read lo…
CVE-2016-0250MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2018-03-12
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML d…
CVE-2016-0284MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.4
2016-11-24
The XML parser in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Quality Manager 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5…
CVE-2021-21672MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 5.4
2021-06-30
Jenkins Selenium HTML report Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
CVE-2026-19614MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2026-09-08
The API is prone to XML external entity (XXE) injection. By default, XML external entity support is enabled. This issue affects NanoXML: 2.2.3.
CVE-2026-54470MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2026-07-10
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.3.0.5 and prior contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leadin…
CVE-2026-44618MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2026-05-26
Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.
CVE-2026-6501MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2026-05-04
Improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in ILM Informatique jOpenDocument allows Data Serialization External Entities Blowup. This issue affects jOpenDocument: 1.5.
CVE-2026-28809MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2026-03-23
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in esaml (and its forks) allows an attacker to cause the system to read local files and incorporate their contents into processed SAML documents, and potentially perform SSRF via crafted SAML message…
CVE-2025-26400MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2025-07-29
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was reported to be affected by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure. A valid, low-privilege access is required unless the attacker had access to the local s…
CVE-2025-4949MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2025-05-21
In Eclipse JGit versions 7.2.0.202503040940-r and older, the ManifestParser class used by the repo command and the AmazonS3 class used to implement the experimental amazons3 git transport protocol allowing to store git pack files in an Ama…
CVE-2021-22501MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2024-12-19
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText™ Operations Bridge Manager allows Input Data Manipulation. The vulnerability could be exploited to confidential information This issue affects Operations…
CVE-2024-47582MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2024-12-10
Due to missing validation of XML input, an unauthenticated attacker could send malicious input to an endpoint which leads to XML Entity Expansion attack. This causes limited impact on availability of the application.
CVE-2022-47894MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.3
2024-04-09
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin SAP.This issue affects Apache Zeppelin SAP: from 0.8.0 before 0.11.0. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended …

Map vulnerabilities like CWE-611 to your infrastructure

EchelonGraph correlates every CVE — across CWE-611 and 150+ other weakness categories — against the assets you actually run. See blast radius, fix versions, and remediation steps in one graph.

Book a Demo →