XML injection (XXE) In java-1.6.0-openjdk

Description

It was discovered that the StAX XML parser in the JAXP component in OpenJDK performed expansion of external parameter entities even when external entity substitution was disabled. A remote attacker could use this flaw to perform XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attack against applications using the StAX parser to parse untrusted XML documents.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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