CVE-2019-18212: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Oct 23 2019(Updated: )
XMLLanguageService.java in XML Language Server (aka lsp4xml) before 0.9.1, as used in Red Hat XML Language Support (aka vscode-xml) before 0.9.1 for Visual Studio and other products, allows a remote attacker to write to arbitrary files via Directory Traversal.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xml Language Server Project Xml Server Project | <0.9.1 | |
| Eclipse Wild Web Developer | ||
| Theia Xml Extension Project Theia Xml Extension |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- https://github.com/angelozerr/lsp4xml/
- https://github.com/angelozerr/lsp4xml/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#others
- https://github.com/angelozerr/lsp4xml/pull/567
- https://github.com/redhat-developer/vscode-xml/
- https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=redhat.vscode-xml
- https://www.shielder.it/blog/dont-open-that-xml-xxe-to-rce-in-xml-plugins-for-vs-code-eclipse-theia/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18212?
The severity of CVE-2019-18212 is considered high due to the potential for remote file manipulation through directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18212?
To fix CVE-2019-18212, upgrade the XML Language Server to version 0.9.1 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18212?
CVE-2019-18212 affects the XML Language Server prior to version 0.9.1 and related products like Red Hat XML Language Support.
Can CVE-2019-18212 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2019-18212 can lead to data breaches as it allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files on the affected systems.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2019-18212 exploit?
CVE-2019-18212 exploits a directory traversal vulnerability within the XML Language Server implementation.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/source
- vendor/xml language server project
- canonical/xml language server project xml server project
- vendor/eclipse
- canonical/eclipse wild web developer
- vendor/theia xml extension project
- canonical/theia xml extension project theia xml extension