Eclipse IDE xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Eclipse IDE. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-4218. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eclipse IDE (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Eclipse IDE versions < 2023-09 (4.29) some files with xml content are parsed vulnerable against all sorts of XXE attacks. The user just needs to open any evil project or update an open project with a vulnerable file (for example for review a foreign repository or patch).

The weakness was published 11/09/2023 by Jörg Kubitz as 10. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-4218 since 08/08/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c7169b3186d2fef20f97467c3e2ad78e2943ed1b is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.0
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: c7169b3186d2fef20f97467c3e2ad78e2943ed1b

Timelineinfo

08/08/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 10
Researcher: Jörg Kubitz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4218 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-244870

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2023 12:31
Changes: 11/09/2023 12:31 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 Anonymous User (+0)
3 years ago
Good afternoon,
Could you also add the official NVD Nist cpe "cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:eclipse_ide"?
We would appreciate it very much.
Best regards,
CERT Team
 VulDB Community Team3 years ago
Thank you, we have just aligned the CPE.

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