CVE-2016-6805: Ignite core Ignite-core Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8qfc-cvjp-mgpq
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-6805 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) ignite-core vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Ignite core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ignite-core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.

CVE-2016-6805 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-6805
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8qfc-cvjp-mgpq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Ignite core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2016-6805

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ignite 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.

org.apache.ignite:ignite-core fixed: 1.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ignite</groupId>
    <artifactId>ignite-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.9</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.apache.ignite

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-6805, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ignite

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ignite core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ignite 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 Ignite 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

Apache Ignite before 1.9 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary files via XXE in modified update-notifier documents.

CVE-2016-6805 Affected Ignite core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.ignite:ignite-core
maven/org.apache.ignite/ignite-core
Maven
< 1.9
1.9

References

NVD — CVE-2016-6805 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6805
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8qfc-cvjp-mgpq
seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/31 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/31
Ignite core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6805?
CVE-2016-6805 is a security vulnerability in Ignite core involving ignite-core under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Ignite core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9 across affected packages: org.apache.ignite:ignite-core.
What version fixes CVE-2016-6805?
Upgrading to 1.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ignite-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.ignite:ignite-core is affected in releases prior to 1.9. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6805?
CVE-2016-6805 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-6805?
CVE-2016-6805 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-2016-6805?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ignite'. 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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