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Unable to disable XML Entity Expansion while parsing XML payload
SA-62802
Summary
The requirement is to have configuration options to disable or limit XML Entity Expansion while parsing XML payloads.
Error Messages
Not Applicable.
Steps to Reproduce
Unknown.
Root Cause
Pega Service REST XML parser logic processes the DOCTYPE tags inside the request XML which must be disallowed to prevent XXE attacks.
Resolution
Apply HFix-46153.
Published August 25, 2018 - Updated October 8, 2020
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