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CVE-2024-55887: Ucum-java has an XXE vulnerability in XML parsing

December 13, 2024

XML parsing performed by the UcumEssenceService is vulnerable to XML external entity injections. A processed XML file with a malicious DTD tag could produce XML containing data from the host system. This impacts use cases where ucum is being used to within a host where external clients can submit XML.

References

  • github.com/FHIR/Ucum-java
  • github.com/FHIR/Ucum-java/security/advisories/GHSA-w9j7-phm3-f97j
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9j7-phm3-f97j
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55887

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.0.9

Fixed versions

  • 1.0.9

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.0.9 or above.

Impact 8.6 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

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

Source file

maven/org.fhir/ucum/CVE-2024-55887.yml

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