XML Parsing Vulnerability in Apache CXF Fediz Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-8038

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Cxf Fediz
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Prior to version 1.4.4, Apache CXF Fediz does not fully disable Document Type Declarations (DTDs) during the parsing of Identity Provider responses or certain XML-based parameters. This oversight could potentially allow for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, posing a significant risk to applications utilizing vulnerable versions of this framework.

Affected Version(s)

Apache CXF Fediz prior to 1.4.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-8038
Created by tafamace

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f0a6a05ec3b3a00458da...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041220
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://github.com/apache/cxf-fediz/commit/b6ed9865d06143...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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