XXE in Logisim-Evolution Project
CVE-2018-1000889
Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible RCE depending on system configuration. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim opening a specially crafted circuit file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.4.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.015 (71.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Logisim-evolution_project Logisim-evolution
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000889?
- CVE-2018-1000889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Logisim-Evolution Project, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-12-28.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000889?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.