XML Parsers can have an effect on XXE attacks so it is important to consider how to invoke the parsers in safe manner.
Reference: http://web-in-security.blogspot.de/2016/03/xml-parser-evaluation.html
Crimson
- DoS attacks - Apply a DeclHandler
- XXE/XXEP/URL Invocation attacks - Apply an EntityResolver
- URL Invocation attacks - Apply an EntityResolver
- Quirks: The features external-general-entities and external-parameter-entities cannot be set. (always true)
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