GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9: Pmml model XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9 is a HIGH xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Pmml model libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.3.

GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Pmml model
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9

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

org.jpmml:pmml-model fixed: 1.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jpmml</groupId>
    <artifactId>pmml-model</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.3</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=org.jpmml

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jpmml

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pmml model in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jpmml 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 General Security Weakness. In Pmml model, 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

An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) Injection was discovered in pmml-model before version 1.4.3. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to submit malicious External Entity references within the embedded XML metadata to the target system.

GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9 Affected Pmml model Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jpmml:pmml-model
maven/org.jpmml/pmml-model
Maven
< 1.4.3
1.4.3

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jpmml/jpmml-model/commit/494f821ee55e6b1f2949c78781c1d0fa8517867e#diff-322a783849e2119b37122dd21b0f48f2
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/WS-2019-0065

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9?
GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9 is a security vulnerability in Pmml model involving XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Pmml model versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.3 across affected packages: org.jpmml:pmml-model.
What version fixes GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9?
Upgrading to 1.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pmml-model affected?
Yes, org.jpmml:pmml-model is affected in releases prior to 1.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9?
GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-c8m9-mh38-97p9?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jpmml'. 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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