CVE-2018-12544
Critical
Description
In version from 3.5.Beta1 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the OpenAPI XML type validator creates XML parsers without taking appropriate defense against XML attacks. This mechanism is exclusively when the developer uses the Eclipse Vert.x OpenAPI XML type validator to validate a provided schema.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductEclipse Vert.x
PublishedOct 10, 2018
First seenOct 10, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- io.vertx:vertx-core3.5.4 or later
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| eclipse vert.x | 3.5.0, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3 | — |
| io.vertx:vertx-coreMaven | 3.5.0 ≤ v < 3.5.4 | 3.5.4 |
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