XXE in Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin Project
CVE-2018-1000542
netbeans-mmd-plugin version <= 1.4.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MMD file import that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MMD file.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.027 (84.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Netbeans-mmd-plugin_project Netbeans-mmd-plugin — versions 1.4.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000542?
- CVE-2018-1000542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin Project, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-06-26.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000542?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-1000542 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.