CVE-2018-1000542 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in the NetBeans MMD plugin via a crafted file to disclose information or execute code.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000542?
CVE-2018-1000542 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2018. 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
netbeans-mmd-plugin version <= 1.4.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MMD file import that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MMD file.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin Project Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1000542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v83v-8pq8-xr74.