SB2017031635 - Server-side request forgery in Apache Camel

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SB2017031635 - Server-side request forgery in Apache Camel

Published: March 16, 2017 Updated: June 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017031635
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5643)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to validation Component of Apache Camel evaluates DTD headers of XML stream sources, although a validation against XML schemas (XSD) is executed. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References