Apache Ivy: XML External Entity vulnerability in Apache Ivy
CVE-2022-46751

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Ivy
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2023

Summary

The vulnerability in Apache Ivy allows unauthorized access to external document type definitions when parsing XML files, potentially leading to data exfiltration and disruption of the application's execution. This flaw affects all versions prior to 2.5.2 and can be exploited by manipulating entity references within XML files, enabling attackers to access sensitive resources on the server. Users are encouraged to upgrade to version 2.5.2, where DTD processing has been disabled by default, thus significantly improving security.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Ivy 1.0.0 <= 2.5.1

References

https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/13/security/java-a...
mitigation
https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=ant-ivy.git;a=commi...
patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9gcz4xrsn8c7o9gb377xfzvkb...
release-notes

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CC Bomber, Kitri BoB
Jenkins Security Team
.