Apache Cocoon Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability

CRITICAL 9.8CVE-2023-49733 · GHSA-77jg-cpw9-73vg · Published 30/11/2023 · updated 17/06/2026

In short

CVE-2023-49733 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability affecting org.apache.cocoon:cocoon, cocoon (apache).
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS): 1.3%, higher than 70.3% of all vulnerabilities.
Fix: update to 2.3.0 or later.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
org.apache.cocoon:cocoon Maven	`≥ 2.2.0, < 2.3.0`	`2.3.0`
cocoon apache	`≥ 2.2.0, < 2.3.0`	`2.3.0`

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Cocoon. This issue affects Apache Cocoon: from 2.2.0 before 2.3.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which fixes the issue.

NVD description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Cocoon.This issue affects Apache Cocoon: from 2.2.0 before 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which fixes the issue.

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49733 · ADVISORY
apache/cocoon · PACKAGE
lists.apache.org/thread/t87nntzt6dxw354zbqr9k7l7o1x8gq11 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/30/5 · WEB

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