CVE-2012-3363Zend Framework XXE
Zend Framework XXE Vulnerability
Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3363, DSA-2505-1, GHSA-7pg4-5233-82jv, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-3363
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-3363 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Zend Framework, Debian Linux, Fedora (Fedoraproject) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Zend Framework 1.11.12, zendframework 1.10.6-1squeeze1, zendframework/zendframework1 1.11.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3363
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3363
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-3363
- advisoryhttp://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2012-01
- advisoryhttp://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-34284
- advisoryFEDORA-2013-4404
Description
Zend_XmlRpc in Zend Framework 1.x before 1.11.12 and 1.12.x before 1.12.0 does not properly handle SimpleXMLElement classes, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or create TCP connections via an external entity reference in a DOCTYPE element in an XML-RPC request, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Zend FrameworkZend | 1.12.0-rc1, 1.12.0-rc2, 1.12.0-rc3, 1.12.0-rc4 | 1.11.12 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 6.0 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 17, 18 | n/a |
| zendframework/zendframework1composer | >= 1.0.0 | 1.11.12 |
| zendframeworkdebian | See advisory | 1.10.6-1squeeze1 |
Patched Releases
Zend Framework
1.11.12
zendframework
1.10.6-1squeeze1
zendframework/zendframework1
1.11.12, 1.12.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2012-3363
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2012-3363
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryframework.zend.com · ZF2012-01
- advisorygit.moodle.org · gw
FAQ
Common Questions.
Zend_XmlRpc in Zend Framework 1.x before 1.11.12 and 1.12.x before 1.12.0 does not properly handle SimpleXMLElement classes, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or create TCP connections via an external entity reference in a DOCTYPE element in an XML-RPC request, aka an XML external entity (XXE) inje…
Affected: Zend Framework versions 1.12.0-rc1, 1.12.0-rc2, 1.12.0-rc3, 1.12.0-rc4; Debian Linux versions 6.0; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 17, 18, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Zend Framework 1.11.12, zendframework 1.10.6-1squeeze1, zendframework/zendframework1 1.11.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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