CVE-2022-40705 is an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE) vulnerability in the RPCRouterServlet of Apache SOAP, affecting version 2.2 and later. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the server over HTTP. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, posing a significant risk of data confidentiality compromise. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, it's crucial to note that this vulnerability affects an end-of-life product.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:soap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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