CVE-2018-1000828 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker performing a man-in-the-middle attack on the update mechanism can exploit an XXE vulnerability 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000828?
CVE-2018-1000828 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FrostWire version <= frostwire-desktop-6.7.4-build-272 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Man in the middle on update that can result in Disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, SSRF, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Man in the middle the call to update the software.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000828?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Frostwire Frostwire.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1000828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-82gq-j5jh-598w.