CVE-2021-1630
MuleSoft Mule vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability (CVE-2021-1630) affects certain versions of a Mule runtime component that impacts multiple platforms including CloudHub, GovCloud, Runtime Fabric, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Private Cloud Edition, and on-premise customers (MITRE CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The metrics indicate this is a network-accessible vulnerability requiring low attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction to exploit (AttackerKB).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information through XML external entity attacks. The CVSS metrics indicate high impact on confidentiality while integrity and availability remain unaffected (AttackerKB).

Mitigation and workarounds

Affected organizations should update their Mule runtime component to the latest patched version. The vulnerability was addressed in updates released by Salesforce (Salesforce Advisory).

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