CVE-2018-20157: XEE

Published Dec 14, 2018
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Updated

The data import functionality in OpenRefine through 3.1 allows an XML External Entity (XXE) attack through a crafted (zip) file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenRefine openrefine<=3.1

Event History

Dec 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this OpenRefine vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this OpenRefine vulnerability is CVE-2018-20157.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20157?

The severity of CVE-2018-20157 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does the vulnerability in OpenRefine through 3.1 allow an attacker to read arbitrary files?

The vulnerability in OpenRefine through 3.1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files through a crafted (zip) file by exploiting an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

4

Which software version is affected by CVE-2018-20157?

The software version affected by CVE-2018-20157 is OpenRefine up to and including version 3.1.

5

Is there any fix available for CVE-2018-20157?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-20157. It is recommended to update OpenRefine to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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