Prevent XXE attack from XML parser

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ID: csharp-security/avoid-xml-xxe

Language: C#

Severity: Warning

Category: Security

CWE: 611

Description

Enabling processing of external data can lead to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. To prevent this, disable external processing or make sure the external processing you are using is safe. Note that this vulnerability is important for .NET Framework prior to 4.5.2, latest revision are safe by default.

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CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Non-Compliant Code Examples

using System.Xml;

class MyClass {
    public static void payloadDecode()
    {
        XmlDocument parser = new XmlDocument();
        parser.XmlResolver = new XmlUrlResolver();
        parser.LoadXml("myDocument.xml");
    }
}

Compliant Code Examples

using System.Xml;

class MyClass {
    public static void payloadDecode()
    {
        XmlDocument parser = new XmlDocument();
        parser.XmlResolver = null;
        parser.LoadXml("myDocument.xml");
    }
}