XML External Entity Vulnerability in Apache OpenNLP Library
CVE-2017-12620

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Opennlp
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-12620?

This vulnerability in Apache OpenNLP allows for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks when models or dictionaries containing XML are loaded from untrusted sources. Attackers can exploit this weakness to compromise application security and access sensitive data, highlighting the importance of validating inputs from external sources.

Affected Version(s)

Apache OpenNLP 1.5.0 to 1.5.3

Apache OpenNLP 1.6.0

Apache OpenNLP 1.7.0 to 1.7.2

References

http://opennlp.apache.org/news/cve-2017-12620.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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