CVE-2018-17186: XEE

Published Nov 6, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Nov 6, 2018
CVE Published
08:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-17186?

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

4

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.

5

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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