CVE-2016-15026: Dd plist Dd-plist XML External Entitly Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4jx2-hvqw-93j9
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-15026 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) dd-plist xml external entitly vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Dd plist libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves dd-plist xml external entitly vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.18.

CVE-2016-15026 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-15026
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4jx2-hvqw-93j9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Dd plist
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-15026

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Dd plist dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.googlecode.plist:dd-plist fixed: 1.18 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.googlecode.plist</groupId>
    <artifactId>dd-plist</artifactId>
    <version>1.18</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.googlecode.plist

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-15026, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.googlecode.plist

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dd plist in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.18), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.googlecode.plist command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where 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. In Dd plist, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability was found in 3breadt dd-plist 1.17 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. An attack has to be approached locally. Upgrading to version 1.18 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 8c954e8d9f6f6863729e50105a8abf3f87fff74c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-221486 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2016-15026 Affected Dd plist Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.googlecode.plist:dd-plist
maven/com.googlecode.plist/dd-plist
Maven
< 1.18
1.18

References

NVD — CVE-2016-15026 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-15026
Dd plist Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/3breadt/dd-plist/pull/26
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/3breadt/dd-plist/commit/8c954e8d9f6f6863729e50105a8abf3f87fff74c
Dd plist Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/3breadt/dd-plist
Dd plist Release RELEASE
https://github.com/3breadt/dd-plist/releases/tag/dd-plist-1.18
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221486
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.221486

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15026?
CVE-2016-15026 is a security vulnerability in Dd plist involving dd-plist XML External Entitly vulnerability under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Dd plist versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.18 across affected packages: com.googlecode.plist:dd-plist.
What version fixes CVE-2016-15026?
Upgrading to 1.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dd-plist affected?
Yes, com.googlecode.plist:dd-plist is affected in releases prior to 1.18. Upgrade your dependency to 1.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-15026?
CVE-2016-15026 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-15026?
CVE-2016-15026 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (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.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-15026?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.googlecode.plist'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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