CVE-2018-15531 JavaMelody has XXE via parseSoapMethodName in bull/javamelody/PayloadNameRequestWrapper.java.
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in JavaMelody to read sensitive files 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-2018-15531?
CVE-2018-15531 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
JavaMelody before 1.74.0 has XXE via parseSoapMethodName in bull/javamelody/PayloadNameRequestWrapper.java.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15531?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.74.0 |
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.74.0 |
Products include Javamelody Project Javamelody.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15531?
Upgrade net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core to 1.74.0 or later.
Is CVE-2018-15531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15531 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fvx-r7hx-3vh6.