VDB-137057 · CVE-2019-9843 · ID 358

DiffPlug Spotless XML Parser XML File xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in DiffPlug Spotless. This affects an unknown function of the component XML Parser. The manipulation as part of XML File leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-9843. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in DiffPlug Spotless (the affected version is unknown) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component XML Parser. The manipulation as part of a XML File leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In DiffPlug Spotless before 1.20.0 (library and Maven plugin) and before 3.20.0 (Gradle plugin), the XML parser would resolve external entities over both HTTP and HTTPS and didn't respect the resolveExternalEntities setting. For example, this allows disclosure of file contents to a MITM attacker if a victim performs a spotlessApply operation on an untrusted XML file.

The bug was discovered 03/10/2019. The weakness was disclosed 06/28/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9843 since 03/15/2019. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 110 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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DiffPlug Spotless

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/10/2019 🔍
03/15/2019 +5 days 🔍
06/28/2019 +105 days 🔍
06/29/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/09/2023 +1563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 358
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-9843 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137057
OSVDB: - Diffplug Spotless for Maven and Gradle plugins information disclosure

Entryinfo

Created: 06/29/2019 06:31
Updated: 10/09/2023 10:34
Changes: 06/29/2019 06:31 (38), 06/29/2020 07:32 (17), 10/09/2023 10:28 (6), 10/09/2023 10:34 (1)
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