Restlet Framework up to 2.3.10 SimpleXMLProvider REST API HTTP Request xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Restlet Framework up to 2.3.10. This affects an unknown function of the component SimpleXMLProvider. This manipulation as part of REST API HTTP Request causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-14868. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Restlet Framework up to 2.3.10. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component SimpleXMLProvider. The manipulation as part of a REST API HTTP Request leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension.

The bug was discovered 10/02/2017. The weakness was disclosed 11/30/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14868 since 09/28/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 59 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.3.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Framework 2.3.11

Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
10/02/2017 +4 days 🔍
11/30/2017 +59 days 🔍
11/30/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/16/2023 +1872 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1286
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110107
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2017 08:08
Updated: 01/16/2023 14:49
Changes: 12/01/2017 08:08 (60), 12/11/2019 15:37 (1), 01/16/2023 14:49 (4)
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