CVE-2022-0272

Public Exploit
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in detekt/detekt

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in GitHub repository detekt/detekt prior to 1.20.0.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: detekt detekt/detekt
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/23e37ba7-96d5-4037-a90a-8c8f4a70ce44 exploit third party advisory patch
https://github.com/detekt/detekt/commit/c965a8d2a6bbdb9bcfc6acfa7bbffd3da81f5395 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0272?
CVE-2022-0272 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0272?
To fix CVE-2022-0272, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0272 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0272 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0272?
CVE-2022-0272 affects detekt detekt/detekt.
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