CVE-2014-3529
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache POI
EPSS 5.2%
Description
The OPC SAX setup in Apache POI before 3.10.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an OpenXML file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How to fix CVE-2014-3529
To remediate CVE-2014-3529, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/libapache-poi-java—upgrade to 3.10.1-1 or later
- Maven/org.apache.poi:poi—upgrade to 3.10.1 or later
Is CVE-2014-3529 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 5.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 3.10.1-1
- from 0, < 3.10.1