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CVE-2018-20000: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

December 10, 2018 (updated May 14, 2024)

Apereo Bedework bw-webdav allows XXE attacks, as demonstrated by an invite-reply document that reads a local file, related to webdav/servlet/common/MethodBase.java and webdav/servlet/common/PostRequestPars.java.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20000

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Affected versions

All versions from 4.0.1 up to 4.0.3

Fixed versions

  • 4.0.4

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.0.4 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Source file

maven/org.bedework/bw-webdav/CVE-2018-20000.yml

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