# CVE-2022-31471: python-untangle: untangle is a python library to convert XML data to python objects

CVE-2022-31471 is fixed in python-untangle on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-31471, released July 26, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-31471
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0170
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 26, 2022

## Description

untangle is a python library to convert XML data to python objects. untangle versions 1.2.0 and earlier improperly restricts XML external entity references. By exploiting this vulnerability, a remote unauthenticated attacker may read the contents of local files.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-untangle Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.2.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-31471](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-31471.md) | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Linux | python-untangle Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.2.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-31471](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-31471.md) | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Linux | python-untangle Debian 14 | 1.2.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-31471](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-31471.md) | Jul 26, 2022 |

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