# CVE-2021-23418: glances: The package glances before 3.2.1 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection via the use of Fault to parse...

CVE-2021-23418 is fixed in glances on 1 platform, first by glances 2.11.1-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, released July 29, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-23418
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0165
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 29, 2021

## Description

The package glances before 3.2.1 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection via the use of Fault to parse untrusted XML data, which is known to be vulnerable to XML attacks.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | glances Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.11.1-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [glances 2.11.1-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-glances-2.11.1-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Linux | glances Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.1.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [glances 3.1.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-glances-3.1.3-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 29, 2021 |

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