CVE-2016-5002 Apache XML-RPC XXE Vulnerability
Remote attackers can exploit an XML external entity flaw in the Apache XML-RPC library to perform server-side request forgery attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-5002?
CVE-2016-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5002?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.xmlrpc:xmlrpc. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.xmlrpc:xmlrpc Maven | All versions to 3.1.3 | None |
org.apache.xmlrpc:xmlrpc Maven | All versions to 3.1.3 | None |
Products include Apache Xml-Rpc.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5002?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-5002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp35-6jqv-r33m.