Play up to 2.2.5/2.3.4 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Play up to 2.2.5/2.3.4. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-3630. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Play up to 2.2.5/2.3.4. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.

The bug was discovered 10/07/2014. The weakness was published 12/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at groups.google.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-3630 since 05/14/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1179 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Play 2.2.6

Timelineinfo

05/14/2014 🔍
10/07/2014 +146 days 🔍
12/29/2017 +1179 days 🔍
12/29/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/30/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/18/2019 +718 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: groups.google.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-3630 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3630
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111165

Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2017 10:18
Updated: 12/18/2019 15:36
Changes: 12/30/2017 10:18 (58), 12/18/2019 15:36 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:DB1:103

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