VDB-147279 · CVE-2019-16549 · GCVE-0-2019-16549

Maven Release Plugin up to 0.16.1 on Jenkins XML Parser XML Document xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Maven Release Plugin up to 0.16.1 on Jenkins. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML Parser. Performing a manipulation as part of XML Document results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-16549. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Maven Release Plugin up to 0.16.1 on Jenkins (Jenkins Plugin). This affects some unknown processing of the component XML Parser. The manipulation as part of a XML 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:

Jenkins Maven Release Plugin 0.16.1 and earlier does not configure the XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks, allowing man-in-the-middle attackers to have Jenkins parse crafted XML documents.

The weakness was shared 12/17/2019 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-16549 since 09/20/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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

The entries VDB-147280, VDB-147281, VDB-147282 and VDB-147283 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Jenkins Plugin

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Maven Release Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.6
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NVD Base Score: 8.1
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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/20/2019 🔍
12/17/2019 +88 days 🔍
12/18/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/18/2019 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-16549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147279
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2019 07:31
Updated: 12/18/2019 07:36
Changes: 12/18/2019 07:31 (40), 12/18/2019 07:36 (18)
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