#VU10632 XXE attack in Apache Oozie - CVE-2017-15712

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10632

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15712

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Oozie
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XXE attack.

The weakness exists due to constructing a workflow XML file containing XML directives. A remote attacker can obtain private files on the server process.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.3.1 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Oozie: 3.1.3 - 4.3.0

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External links
https://mail-archives.us.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201802.mbox/%3CCABBupGWtC2vN-JzXWeuDaN-_bP6...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.