What is CVE-2018-17186?

CVE-2018-17186 is a vulnerability that allows an administrator with workflow definition entitlements to perform malicious operations using DTD, such as file read, file write, and code execution.

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17186?

Apache Syncope versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.11 and versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2018-17186.

How severe is CVE-2018-17186?

CVE-2018-17186 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2018-17186?

To fix CVE-2018-17186, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache Syncope that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17186?

More information about CVE-2018-17186 can be found at the following reference: https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17186:_XXE_on_BPMN_definitions

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-17186

high

7.2

CWE

611

6/11/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-17186: XEE

First published: Tue Nov 06 2018(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Syncope	>=2.0.0<=2.0.11
Apache Syncope	>=2.1.0<=2.1.2
maven/org.apache.syncope:syncope-core	>=2.1.0<2.1.2	2.1.2
maven/org.apache.syncope:syncope-core	<2.0.11	2.0.11

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What is CVE-2018-17186?
CVE-2018-17186 is a vulnerability that allows an administrator with workflow definition entitlements to perform malicious operations using DTD, such as file read, file write, and code execution.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17186?
Apache Syncope versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.11 and versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2018-17186.
How severe is CVE-2018-17186?
CVE-2018-17186 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-17186?
To fix CVE-2018-17186, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache Syncope that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17186?
More information about CVE-2018-17186 can be found at the following reference: https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17186:_XXE_on_BPMN_definitions

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