xml external entity (xxe) attacks via file processing
XML external entity (XXE) attacks via file processing are a type of security vulnerability in which an attacker manipulates XML data to exploit the application's file processing functionality. This allows the attacker to access sensitive files on the server and potentially execute arbitrary code or read confidential information.
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