XXE Vulnerability in Apache Syncope Impacting Workflow Definitions
CVE-2018-17186

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Syncope
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-17186?

This vulnerability allows an administrator with workflow definition entitlements in Apache Syncope to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) attacks through the use of Document Type Definitions (DTD). This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive files, modification of data, and potential remote code execution, thereby compromising the security and integrity of the application.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Syncope Apache Syncope releases prior to 2.0.11 and 2.1.2

References

https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17186:_XXE_o...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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