Vulnerability identifier: #VU38006
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
XML-RPC
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
XML-RPC: 1.2-b1 - 3.1.3
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91736
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036294
http://0ang3el.blogspot.in/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.html
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3768
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115042
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.