bonigarcia webdrivermanager up to 6.0.1 XML Parser WebDriverManager.java xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in bonigarcia webdrivermanager up to 6.0.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file src/main/java/io/github/bonigarcia/wdm/WebDriverManager.java of the component XML Parser. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-4641. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in bonigarcia webdrivermanager up to 6.0.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file src/main/java/io/github/bonigarcia/wdm/WebDriverManager.java of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in bonigarcia webdrivermanager WebDriverManager on Windows, MacOS, Linux (XML parsing components modules) allows Data Serialization External Entities Blowup. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/main/java/io/github/bonigarcia/wdm/WebDriverManager.java. This issue affects webdrivermanager: from 1.0.0 before 6.0.2.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-4641 since 05/13/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 6.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-14900). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: webdrivermanager 6.0.2

Timelineinfo

05/13/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-4641 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-4641
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308951
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 20:32
Updated: 05/15/2025 11:29
Changes: 05/14/2025 20:32 (69), 05/15/2025 11:29 (1)
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