XXE in Apache Uima-As
CVE-2017-15691
In Apache uimaj prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaj 3.0.0-xxx prior to 3.0.0-beta, Apache uima-as prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaFIT prior to 2.4.0, Apache uimaDUCC prior to 2.2.2, this vulnerability relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) capability of various XML parsers. UIMA as part of its configuration and operation may read XML from various sources, which could be tainted in ways to cause inadvertent disclosure of local files or other internal content.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.090 (94.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Uima-as
- Apache Uimaducc
- Apache Uimafit
- Apache Uimaj — versions 3.0.0
- Apache Software Foundation Uima — versions uimaDUCC prior to 2.2.2, uima-as prior to 2.10.2, uimaj prior to 2.10.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15691?
- CVE-2017-15691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Uima-As, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-04-26.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15691?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.