CVE-2018-1000889

Description

Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible RCE depending on system configuration. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim opening a specially crafted circuit file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.4.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory kvakil.me
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/reds-heig/logisim-evolution/pull/139 third party advisory patch
https://www.kvakil.me/posts/logisim/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000889?
CVE-2018-1000889 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000889?
To fix CVE-2018-1000889, 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-2018-1000889 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1000889 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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