CVE-2017-7545: XEE

Published Jul 25, 2017
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Updated

An XXE vulnerability was found in BPM 7.1.0 when XmlUtils class in org.jbpm.migration package is parsing crafted XML files with DocumentBuilder that is wrongly configured.

Other sources

It was discovered that the XmlUtils class in jbpmmigration 6.5 performed expansion of external parameter entities while parsing XML files. A remote attacker could use this flaw to read files accessible to the user running the application server and, potentially, perform other more advanced XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attacks.

Affected Software

3 affected components
redhat Decision Manager=7.0
redhat Jboss Bpm Suite=6.4
redhat jBPM=6.5

Event History

Jul 25, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7545?

The severity of CVE-2017-7545 is considered to be critical due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7545?

To fix CVE-2017-7545, you should upgrade to a patched version of the affected software, such as Red Hat Decision Manager 7.0 or jBPM 6.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-7545?

CVE-2017-7545 affects users of Red Hat Decision Manager 7.0, jBoss BPM Suite 6.4, and jBPM 6.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7545?

CVE-2017-7545 is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability that can be exploited to read local files.

5

Can CVE-2017-7545 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2017-7545 can potentially allow attackers to read sensitive data from local files on the server.

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