CVE-2024-55887

Ucum-java has an XXE vulnerability in XML parsing

Description

Ucum-java is a FHIR Java library providing UCUM Services. In versions prior to 1.0.9, XML parsing performed by the UcumEssenceService is vulnerable to XML external entity injections. A processed XML file with a malicious DTD tag could produce XML containing data from the host system. This impacts use cases where ucum is being used to within a host where external clients can submit XML. Release 1.0.9 of Ucum-java fixes this vulnerability. As a workaround, ensure that the source xml for instantiating UcumEssenceService is trusted.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: FHIR Ucum-java
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FHIR/Ucum-java/security/advisories/GHSA-w9j7-phm3-f97j

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55887?
CVE-2024-55887 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-55887?
To fix CVE-2024-55887, 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-2024-55887 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-55887 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-55887?
CVE-2024-55887 affects FHIR Ucum-java.
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