CVE-2017-5643 Apache Camel's Validation Component is vulnerable against SSRF via remote DTDs and XXE.

What is CVE-2017-5643?

CVE-2017-5643 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel, published on 16 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Apache Camel's Validation Component is vulnerable against SSRF via remote DTDs and XXE.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5643?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.camel:camel-core. It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Camel.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5643?

Upgrade org.apache.camel:camel-core to a fixed version for your release line: 2.17.6 or 2.18.2.

Is CVE-2017-5643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Apache Camel vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-vq9j-jh62-5hmp.