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9.8

Apache Zookeeper: libexpat Vulnerability in Apache Zookeeper

published 7 months ago
Summary

A security issue exists in the way Apache Zookeeper uses a third-party library called libexpat. This library has vulnerabilities that can be exploited, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious code. Update to the latest version of Apache Zookeeper to fix the issue.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart apache-zookeeper to version 3.7.2-r5.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart apache-zookeeper < 3.7.2-r5
Fix: upgrade to 3.7.2-r5
Original advisory text
In libexpat before 2
Multiple security vulnerabilities affect the apache-zookeeper package. In libexpat before 2. See references for individual vulnerability details.
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Timeline
Published7 Apr 2026
Updated9 Apr 2026
First seen9 Apr 2026
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