CVE-2018-1000651 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in Stroom to disclose confidential data or cause denial of service via crafted XML files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-1000651?

CVE-2018-1000651 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stroom version <5.4.5 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted XML file.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000651?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gchq Stroom.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000651?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1000651 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000651 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wwr-6qph-hrh6.

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