CVE-2015-0263: Camel core Apache Camel XML External Entity Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2015-0263 is a MODERATE apache camel xml external entity vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Camel core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache camel xml external entity vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.13.4, 2.14.2.
CVE-2015-0263 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2015-0263
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Camel core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
<version>2.13.4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
<version>2.14.2</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camelHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-0263, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camelAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Camel core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.13.4), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel 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 Camel core, 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
CVE-2015-0263 Affected Camel core Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.camel:camel-core
|
Maven |
< 2.13.4
|
2.13.4
|
|
org.apache.camel:camel-core
|
Maven |
≥ 2.14.0
< 2.14.2
|
2.14.2
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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