CVE-2019-5312 XML External Entity Reference in weixin-java-tools

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An XXE vulnerability in the weixin-java-tools library allows attackers to read sensitive files or cause denial of service via crafted XML.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-5312?

CVE-2019-5312 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in weixin-java-tools v3.3.0. There is an XXE vulnerability in the getXmlDoc method of the BaseWxPayResult.java file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-20318.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5312?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common MavenAll versions3.3.2.B
com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common MavenAll versions3.3.2.B

Products include Wxjava Project Wxjava.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5312?

Upgrade com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common to 3.3.2.B or later.

Is CVE-2019-5312 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5312 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h755-h99p-9ffv.

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