OpenRefine up to 3.1 XML Data ZIP File xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenRefine up to 3.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of ZIP File can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-20157. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenRefine up to 3.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation as part of a ZIP File 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. CVE summarizes:

The data import functionality in OpenRefine through 3.1 allows an XML External Entity (XXE) attack through a crafted (zip) file, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2018. The weakness was disclosed 12/15/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20157 since 12/14/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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12/16/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1907
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20157 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20157
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128002

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2018 10:42
Updated: 06/19/2023 11:38
Changes: 12/16/2018 10:42 (55), 04/21/2020 09:38 (1), 06/19/2023 11:38 (3)
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