PatchTheCVECVE-2021-32754: FlowDroid is a data flow analysis tool
CVE-2021-32754 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting flowdroid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
FlowDroid is a data flow analysis tool. FlowDroid versions prior to 2.9.0 contained an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability that allowed an attacker who had control over the source/sink definition file in XML format to read files from external locations. In order for this to occur, the XML-based format for sources and sinks had to be used and the attacker had to able control the source/sink definition file. The vulnerability was patched in ver
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2021-07-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-32754?
flowdroid: upgrade to 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-32754 being exploited?
CVE-2021-32754 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-32754 affect?
CVE-2021-32754 affects flowdroid. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). FlowDroid is a data flow analysis tool. FlowDroid versions prior to 2.9.0 contained an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability that allowed an attacker who had control over the source/sink definition file in XML format to read files from ex
How urgent is CVE-2021-32754?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.