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CVE-2018-17186: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

November 6, 2018 (updated September 16, 2021)

An administrator with workflow definition entitlements can use DTD to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-qfjv-998w-q48f
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17186

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.0.11, all versions starting from 2.1.0 before 2.1.2

Fixed versions

  • 2.0.11
  • 2.1.2

Solution

Upgrade to versions 2.0.11, 2.1.2 or above.

Impact 7.2 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

maven/org.apache.syncope/syncope-core/CVE-2018-17186.yml

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