CVE-2022-2414
High PUBLISHEDAccess to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This flaw allows a remote attacker to...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Access to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially retrieve the content of arbitrary files by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.
- CVE Published
- Jul 29, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
- 85.3%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Dogtag PKI
|
Affected versions: 10.5.18, 10.7.4, 10.8.3, 10.11.2, 10.12.4, 11.0.5, 11.1.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- GitHub — dogtagpki/pki github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/dogtagpki/pki/pull/4021
Recommended Actions
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- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-05-26 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-2414.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-12-06 14:37:08 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-2414.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-10-07 15:36:39 UTC · 3 stars
is a PoC script for demonstrating an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exploitation
github · Created 2022-12-06 14:37:08 UTC · 9 stars
A flaw was found in pki-core. Access to external entities when parsing XML documents can lead to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially retrieve the content of arbitrary files by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 2 months ago00:00 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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14:37 UTC over 3 years ago14:37 UTC · over 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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18:58 UTC almost 4 years ago18:58 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": 0.85323,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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}