#VU16643 XXE attack in Apache Oozie - CVE-2018-11799
Published: December 19, 2018 / Updated: December 20, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16643
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2018-11799
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Oozie
Apache Oozie
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE-attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening an XML file that submits malicious input and impersonate other users.
Remediation
Update to version 5.1.0.