What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-3836?

CVE-2021-3836 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-3836?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-3836. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-3836?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-3836. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Dbeaver CVE-2021-3836

MEDIUM

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2021-12-14 security@huntr.dev

XXE Dbeaver

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 14, 2021 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

dbeaver is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

AnalysisAI

dbeaver is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as XML External Entity (XXE) (CWE-611), which allows attackers to read arbitrary files or perform SSRF through XML processing. dbeaver is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Affected products include: Dbeaver.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Disable external entity processing in XML parsers, use JSON instead of XML where possible.