cwe-776-xml-entity-expansion
OfficialSecure Java XML parsing
AuthorDevelopersCoffee
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
This Skill addresses critical security vulnerabilities in Java applications related to XML Entity Expansion, commonly known as the "Billion Laughs" attack, preventing denial-of-service and data leakage.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Vulnerability Remediation: Provides deterministic fixes for CWE-776.
- Secure XML Parsing: Implements secure configurations for
DocumentBuilderFactoryto disallow DTDs and entity expansion. - Use Case: Automatically refactor Java code snippets identified by SAST tools as vulnerable to XML Entity Expansion, ensuring robust security in XML processing.
Quick Start
Use the cwe-776-xml-entity-expansion skill to secure the provided Java XML parsing code.
Dependency Matrix
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: cwe-776-xml-entity-expansion Download link: https://github.com/DevelopersCoffee/java-cwe-security-skills/archive/main.zip#cwe-776-xml-entity-expansion Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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