CVE-2018-1000652 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in JabRef's MsBib importer to disclose confidential data or 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-2018-1000652?
CVE-2018-1000652 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
JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter 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 MsBib file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 89f855d.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000652?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jabref Jabref.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000652?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2018-1000652 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000652 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-1000652, GHSA-x4cf-86pp-49rw, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-1000652.