CVE-2021-44477: GE Gas Power ToolBoxST Version v04.07.05C suffers from an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability using the DT

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-44477?

toolboxst: upgrade to 07.09.07c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-44477 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44477 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-44477 affect?

CVE-2021-44477 affects toolboxst. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GE Gas Power ToolBoxST Version v04.07.05C suffers from an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability using the DTD parameter entities technique that could result in disclosure and retrieval of arbitrary data on the affected node via an out-of-

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-44477?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-44477 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting toolboxst. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GE Gas Power ToolBoxST Version v04.07.05C suffers from an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability using the DTD parameter entities technique that could result in disclosure and retrieval of arbitrary data on the affected node via an out-of-band (OOB) attack. The vulnerability is triggered when input passed to the XML parser is not sanitized while parsing the XML project/template file.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2022-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge toolboxst UPGRADE

Affected: < 07.09.07c

Fixed in: 07.09.07c

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy toolboxst || rpm -q toolboxst || toolboxst --version

2. UPGRADE to 07.09.07c (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade toolboxst

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade toolboxst

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-44477?

toolboxst: upgrade to 07.09.07c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-44477 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44477 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-2021-44477 affect?

CVE-2021-44477 affects toolboxst. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GE Gas Power ToolBoxST Version v04.07.05C suffers from an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability using the DTD parameter entities technique that could result in disclosure and retrieval of arbitrary data on the affected node via an out-of-

How urgent is CVE-2021-44477?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2023-1552 MEDIUM 6.4 UPGRADE ToolboxST prior to version 7.10 is affected by a deserialization vulnerability

References

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