CVE-2022-40152
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
19.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Those using Woodstox to parse XML data may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS) if DTD support is enabled. If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow. This effect may support a denial of service attack.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-09-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-40152?
Those using Woodstox to parse XML data may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS) if DTD support is enabled. If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow. This effect may support a denial of service attack.
Is CVE-2022-40152 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-40152 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 19.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-40152?
CVE-2022-40152 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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