CVE-2016-15011: Dssp client Dssp Vulnerable To Improper Restriction Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-77cc-w3wm-6whp
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-15011 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) dssp vulnerable to improper restriction vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Dssp client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves dssp vulnerable to improper restriction of xml external entity reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.2.

CVE-2016-15011 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-15011
GHSA Identifier GHSA-77cc-w3wm-6whp
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Dssp client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2016-15011

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

be.e_contract.dssp:dssp-client fixed: 1.3.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>be.e_contract.dssp</groupId>
    <artifactId>dssp-client</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</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=be.e_contract.dssp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-15011, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=be.e_contract.dssp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dssp client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=be.e_contract.dssp 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 Dssp client, 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 classified as problematic was found in e-Contract dssp up to 1.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function `checkSignResponse` of the file `dssp-client/src/main/java/be/e_contract/dssp/client/SignResponseVerifier.java`. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. Upgrading to version 1.3.2 can address this issue. The name of the patch is ec4238349691ec66dd30b416ec6eaab02d722302. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217549 was assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2016-15011 Affected Dssp client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
be.e_contract.dssp:dssp-client
maven/be.e_contract.dssp/dssp-client
Maven
< 1.3.2
1.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-15011 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-15011
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/e-Contract/dssp/commit/ec4238349691ec66dd30b416ec6eaab02d722302
Dssp client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/e-Contract/dssp
Dssp client Release RELEASE
https://github.com/e-Contract/dssp/releases/tag/dssp-1.3.2
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217549
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.217549

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15011?
CVE-2016-15011 is a security vulnerability in Dssp client involving dssp vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Dssp client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: be.e_contract.dssp:dssp-client.
What version fixes CVE-2016-15011?
Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dssp-client affected?
Yes, be.e_contract.dssp:dssp-client is affected in releases prior to 1.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-15011?
CVE-2016-15011 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-15011?
CVE-2016-15011 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-2016-15011?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=be.e_contract.dssp'. 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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