PatchTheCVECVE-2021-37714: jsoup is a Java library for working with HTML
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CVE-2021-37714 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jsoup, quarkus, banking trade finance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
jsoup is a Java library for working with HTML. Those using jsoup versions prior to 1.14.2 to parse untrusted HTML or XML may be vulnerable to DOS attacks. If the parser is run on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to get stuck (loop indefinitely until cancelled), to complete more slowly than usual, or to throw an unexpected exception. This effect may support a denial of service attack. The issue is patched
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-08 · 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
jsoup jsoup UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.14.2
Fixed in: 1.14.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jsoup || rpm -q jsoup || jsoup --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.14.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jsoup
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade jsoup
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
quarkus quarkus UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.2.3
Fixed in: newer than 2.2.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy quarkus || rpm -q quarkus || quarkus --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quarkus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade quarkus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
oracle banking trade finance DOWNGRADE
Affected: 14.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.5
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy banking-trade-finance || rpm -q banking-trade-finance || banking-trade-finance --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison banking-trade-finance
sudo apt install banking-trade-finance=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5>
sudo apt-mark hold banking-trade-finance
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list banking-trade-finance
sudo dnf downgrade banking-trade-finance-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5>
sudo dnf versionlock add banking-trade-finance
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle banking treasury management DOWNGRADE
Affected: 14.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.5
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy banking-treasury-management || rpm -q banking-treasury-management || banking-treasury-management --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison banking-treasury-management
sudo apt install banking-treasury-management=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5>
sudo apt-mark hold banking-treasury-management
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list banking-treasury-management
sudo dnf downgrade banking-treasury-management-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5>
sudo dnf versionlock add banking-treasury-management
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle business process management suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 12.2.1.3.0 · 12.2.1.4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.1.3.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy business-process-management-suite || rpm -q business-process-management-suite || business-process-management-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison business-process-management-suite
sudo apt install business-process-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.1.3.0>
sudo apt-mark hold business-process-management-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list business-process-management-suite
sudo dnf downgrade business-process-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.1.3.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add business-process-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle flexcube universal banking UPGRADE
Affected: >= 14.0.0 and <= 14.3.0 · 14.5
Fixed in: newer than 14.3.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flexcube-universal-banking || rpm -q flexcube-universal-banking || flexcube-universal-banking --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flexcube-universal-banking
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flexcube-universal-banking
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison flexcube-universal-banking
sudo apt install flexcube-universal-banking=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold flexcube-universal-banking
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list flexcube-universal-banking
sudo dnf downgrade flexcube-universal-banking-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add flexcube-universal-banking
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2021-37714?
jsoup: upgrade to 1.14.2; quarkus: upgrade to newer than 2.2.3; banking trade finance: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-37714 being exploited?
CVE-2021-37714 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-2021-37714 affect?
CVE-2021-37714 affects jsoup, quarkus, banking trade finance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). jsoup is a Java library for working with HTML. Those using jsoup versions prior to 1.14.2 to parse untrusted HTML or XML may be vulnerable to DOS attacks. If the parser is run on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that caus
How urgent is CVE-2021-37714?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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