VDB-144093 · CVE-2019-12415 · WID-SEC-2025-0143

Apache POI 4.1.0 XSSFExportToXml Document xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache POI 4.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XSSFExportToXml. Performing a manipulation as part of Document results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-12415. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache POI 4.1.0. This affects an unknown code block of the component XSSFExportToXml. The manipulation as part of a Document 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:

In Apache POI up to 4.1.0, when using the tool XSSFExportToXml to convert user-provided Microsoft Excel documents, a specially crafted document can allow an attacker to read files from the local filesystem or from internal network resources via XML External Entity (XXE) Processing.

The weakness was presented 10/23/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-12415 since 05/28/2019. 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 price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/18/2025).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0143). See VDB-148958, VDB-148729, VDB-148730 and VDB-148802 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Version

4.1.0

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/28/2019 🔍
10/23/2019 +148 days 🔍
10/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +2125 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-12415 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12415
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144093
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0143 - Oracle Fusion Middleware: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/24/2019 12:31
Updated: 08/18/2025 14:08
Changes: 10/24/2019 12:31 (38), 10/24/2019 12:36 (17), 01/27/2024 07:37 (3), 08/18/2025 14:08 (21)
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