Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache uimaj
In Apache uimaj prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaj 3.0.0-xxx prior to 3.0.0-beta, Apache uima-as prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaFIT prior to 2.4.0, Apache uimaDUCC prior to 2.2.2, this vulnerability relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) capability of various XML parsers. UIMA as part of its configuration and operation may read XML from various sources, which could be tainted in ways to cause inadvertent disclosure of local files or other internal content.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.uima:uimafit-core | < 2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.uima:uimaj-as-core | < 2.10.2 | 2.10.2 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.uima:uimaj-core | < 2.10.2, >= 3.0.0-alpha, < 3.0.0-beta | 2.10.2, 3.0.0-beta |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.uima:uimafit-core, org.apache.uima:uimaj-as-core, org.apache.uima:uimaj-core- Disclosed
- 14.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wp2f-hrg2-3r5m - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.uima:uimaj-core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 05.2022 11.2022
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 2
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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