Vulnerability identifier: #VU88946

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0225

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pivotal Spring Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Pivotal

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not disable by default the resolution of URI references in a DTD declaration when processing user provided XML documents. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 3.0.0 RC1 - 3.0.7, 3.1.0 RC1 - 3.1.4, 3.2.0 - 3.2.8, 4.0.0 - 4.0.4

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External links
http://pivotal.io/security/cve-2014-0225

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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.