Critical
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in MPXJ
"MPXJ through 8.1.3 allows XXE attacks. This affects the GanttProjectReader and PhoenixReader components."
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | net.sf.mpxj:mpxj | < 8.1.4 | 8.1.4 |
References
CVSS score
9.8/10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
net.sf.mpxj:mpxj- Disclosed
- 07.05.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wcp5-m52f-mhh5 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: net.sf.mpxj:mpxj
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
- 6
- First → latest
- 12.2020 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 1
- Medium 3
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 1
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 2
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