CVE-2021-21680

Jenkins Nested View Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML transformer to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Weakness

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.

Affected Software

Potential Mitigations

Related Attack Patterns

• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/221.html

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/31/1
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-08-31/#SECURITY-2411
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/31/1
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-08-31/#SECURITY-2411