CVE-2017-1000190 SimpleXML has XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An XXE vulnerability in SimpleXML allows attackers to perform SSRF, disclose information, and cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-1000190?

CVE-2017-1000190 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SimpleXML (latest version 2.7.1) is vulnerable to an XXE vulnerability resulting SSRF, information disclosure, DoS and so on.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000190?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.simpleframework:simple-xml. It affects 2 products.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.simpleframework:simple-xml MavenAll versions2.7.1
org.simpleframework:simple-xml MavenAll versions2.7.1

Products include Apache Solr, Simplexml Project Simplexml.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000190?

Upgrade org.simpleframework:simple-xml to 2.7.1 or later.

Is CVE-2017-1000190 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000190 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-1000190, GHSA-f5qf-vh69-9q4r, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-1000190.

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