CVE-2008-0628

java-1.6.0 default external entity processing

Published Feb 6, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-0638 The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 7:54 AM
Reserved
Feb 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 6, 2008, 9:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:50 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 31, 2008, 12:00 AM