CVE-2018-1000652

Description

JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MsBib file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 89f855d.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory 0dd.zone Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/4229 third party advisory issue tracking
https://0dd.zone/2018/08/08/JabRef-XXE/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000652?
CVE-2018-1000652 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000652?
To fix CVE-2018-1000652, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1000652 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1000652 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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