HIGH
CVE-2022-0198
CWE-611Published: January 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
corenlp is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0198 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
stanford1 product(s)
corenlp
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/stanfordnlp/corenlp/commit/1f52136321cfca68b991bd7870563d06cf96624dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://huntr.dev/bounties/3d7e70fe-dddd-4b79-af62-8e058c4d5763Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stanfordnlp/corenlp/commit/1f52136321cfca68b991bd7870563d06cf96624dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://huntr.dev/bounties/3d7e70fe-dddd-4b79-af62-8e058c4d5763Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-0198
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 13, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-611)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0198 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.