XXE in Eclipse Ide
CVE-2023-4218
In Eclipse IDE versions < 2023-09 (4.29) some files with xml content are parsed vulnerable against all sorts of XXE attacks. The user just needs to open any evil project or update an open project with a vulnerable file (for example for review a foreign repository or patch).
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.004 (31.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- emo@eclipse.org (Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
- emo@eclipse.org (Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- emo@eclipse.org (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4218?
- CVE-2023-4218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Ide, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2023-11-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4218?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-4218 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.