Apache POI up to 3.13 XLSX2CSV Example OpenXML Document xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache POI up to 3.13. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component XLSX2CSV Example. Executing a manipulation as part of OpenXML Document can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5000. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache POI up to 3.13. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component XLSX2CSV Example. The manipulation as part of a OpenXML Document 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:

The XLSX2CSV example in Apache POI before 3.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted OpenXML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

The weakness was published 08/05/2016 by Mauro Gentile with Minded Security (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5000 since 05/24/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 3.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92100†). Similar entry is available at VDB-95674. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• POI

Version

• 3.0
• 3.1
• 3.2
• 3.3
• 3.4
• 3.5
• 3.6
• 3.7
• 3.8
• 3.9
• 3.10
• 3.11
• 3.12
• 3.13

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: POI 3.14

Timelineinfo

05/24/2016 🔍
07/22/2016 +59 days 🔍
08/05/2016 +14 days 🔍
08/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
08/08/2016 +3 days 🔍
09/13/2022 +2227 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Mauro Gentile
Organization: Minded Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5000 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5000
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90610
SecurityFocus: 92100 - Apache POI CVE-2016-5000 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037741

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2016 15:19
Updated: 09/13/2022 06:25
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:19 (51), 03/22/2019 06:59 (15), 09/13/2022 06:25 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:128:103

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