CVE-2022-2414
HighExploitedAccess to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Published Jul 29, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-2414, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-2414
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-2414 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Dogtagpki, Dogtag PKI (debian), ldapjdk (alma) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache-commons-collections 3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, apache-commons-collections 3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688, apache-commons-lang 2.6-21.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Access to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially retrieve the content of arbitrary files by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 15, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
125 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DogtagpkiDogtagpki | 10.11.2, 10.12.4, 10.5.18, 10.7.4, 10.8.3, 11.0.5, 11.1.0 | n/a |
| Dogtag PKIdebian | >= Affected versions: 10.5.18, 10.7.4, 10.8.3, 10.11.2, 10.12.4, 11.0.5, 11.1.0 | 11.0.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| ldapjdkalma | See advisory | 4.23.0-1.module_el8.6.0+2764+9fc58d50 |
| pki-corealma | See advisory | 10.12.0-4.module_el8.7.0+3316+50b99934 |
| pki-baseamazon | See advisory | 10.5.18-12.amzn2.0.2 |
Patched Releases
apache-commons-collections
3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
apache-commons-lang
2.6-21.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.6-21.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
apache-commons-net
3.6-3.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 3.6-3.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
bea-stax
1.2.0-16.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990
bea-stax-api
1.2.0-16.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
Dogtag PKI
11.0.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
glassfish-fastinfoset
1.2.13-9.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 1.2.13-9.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
glassfish-jaxb
2.2.11-11.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990
glassfish-jaxb-api
2.2.12-8.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.2.12-8.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
glassfish-jaxb-core
2.2.11-11.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
glassfish-jaxb-runtime
2.2.11-11.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
glassfish-jaxb-txw2
2.2.11-11.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
idm-pki-acme
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-base
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-base-java
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-ca
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-kra
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-server
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-symkey
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
idm-pki-tools
10.12.0-4.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20845+c5918a27
jackson-annotations
2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
jackson-core
2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
jackson-databind
2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.10.0-1.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
jackson-jaxrs-json-provider
2.9.9-1.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
jackson-jaxrs-providers
2.9.9-1.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, 2.9.9-1.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 29, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 15, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisoryRHSA-2022:7326
- advisoryRHSA-2022:7470
- advisoryRHSA-2022:8799
- advisoryRHSA-2022:8915
- advisoryRHSA-2023:1747
FAQ
Common Questions.
Access to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Affected: Dogtagpki versions 10.11.2, 10.12.4, 10.5.18, 10.7.4, 10.8.3, 11.0.5, 11.1.0; Dogtag PKI (debian) versions >= Affected versions: 10.5.18, 10.7.4, 10.8.3, 10.11.2, 10.12.4, 11.0.5, 11.1.0; ldapjdk (alma), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including apache-commons-collections 3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990, apache-commons-collections 3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+7697+44932688, apache-commons-lang 2.6-21.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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