CVE-2018-1000889 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can cause information disclosure or remote code execution by tricking a user into opening a malicious circuit file in Logisim Evolution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000889?
CVE-2018-1000889 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2018. 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
Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible RCE depending on system configuration. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim opening a specially crafted circuit file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.4.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000889?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Logisim-Evolution Project Logisim-Evolution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000889?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000889 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1000889 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000889 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frwm-8r3x-crr9.