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Apache Xerces-J

CVE-2022-23437

There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.

What this means for your business

  • It affects Apache Xerces-J. It matters if your company, or a supplier that handles your data, runs it.
  • An attacker can use it remotely, over a network, without a login, but only after tricking someone into an action such as opening a file or a link.

What to do

  1. 1Check whether your company or your suppliers run Apache Xerces-J, and which version. The affected versions are listed further down this page.
  2. 2If you do, apply the vendor's fix. A patch or vendor advisory has been published.

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Scoring

CVSS
6.5 (v3.1)
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-835
Assigned by
security@apache.org

Dates

Published
2022-01-24
Last modified
2026-08-25
Sources
NVD

Affected products

  • Apache Xerces-J- 2.12.1
  • Oracle Agile Engineering Data Management6.2.1.0
  • Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management9.3.6
  • Oracle Banking Deposits And Lines Of Credit Servicing2.7
  • Oracle Banking Party Management2.7.0
  • Oracle Communications Asap7.3
  • Oracle Communications Element Manager- 9.0
  • Oracle Communications Session Report Manager- 9.0
  • Oracle Communications Session Route Manager- 9.0
  • Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure8.0.6.0.0 - 8.0.9.0, 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.2.0
  • Oracle Financial Services Behavior Detection Platform8.0.6.0.0 - 8.0.8.0, 8.1.1.0, 8.1.1.1, 8.1.2.0
  • Oracle Financial Services Crime And Compliance Management Studio8.0.8.2.0, 8.0.8.3.0

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.

References