LocalS3 XML Parser Vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection
The LocalS3 project, which implements an S3-compatible storage interface, contains a critical XML External Entity (XXE) Injection vulnerability in its XML parsing functionality. When processing XML requests for multipart upload operations, the application accepts and processes XML external entities, allowing an attacker to read local system files and potentially make outbound network connections. The vulnerability exists because the XML parser is configured to process external entities and DTD (Document Type …