CVE-2020-25020 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in MPXJ
An attacker can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in MPXJ to read sensitive files or cause denial of service via crafted project files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-25020?
CVE-2020-25020 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Primavera Unifier, published on 29 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MPXJ through 8.1.3 allows XXE attacks. This affects the GanttProjectReader and PhoenixReader components.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25020?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.sf.mpxj:mpxj. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.sf.mpxj:mpxj Maven | All versions | 8.1.4 |
net.sf.mpxj:mpxj Maven | All versions | 8.1.4 |
Products include Mpxj Mpxj, Oracle Primavera Unifier.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25020?
Upgrade net.sf.mpxj:mpxj to 8.1.4 or later.
Is CVE-2020-25020 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25020 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Primavera Unifier
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcp5-m52f-mhh5.