Oracle Outside In Technology 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 Installation xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle Outside In Technology 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Installation. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-20843. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Outside In Technology 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 availability.

The weakness was published 04/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20843. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213995 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS / 24.10 : xmltok library vulnerabilities (USN-7199-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (213995). Similar entries are available at VDB-136838, VDB-153686, VDB-153290 and VDB-153291. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Nessus ID: 213995
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS / 24.10 : xmltok library vulnerabilities (USN-7199-1)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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06/24/2019 🔍
04/15/2020 +296 days 🔍
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05/30/2025 +1871 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-20843 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-153490
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2020 12:42
Updated: 05/30/2025 23:29
Changes: 04/15/2020 12:42 (68), 05/21/2024 21:16 (20), 01/13/2025 16:42 (2), 05/30/2025 23:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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