Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.jamesmurty.utils/java-xmlbuilder

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3vrc-rrpw-r5pw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-125087 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) java-xmlbuilder vulnerable to xml external vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Java xmlbuilder libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves java-xmlbuilder vulnerable to xml external entity reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/com.jamesmurty.utils/java-xmlbuilder

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.jamesmurty.utils/java-xmlbuilder. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-3vrc-rrpw-r5pw CVE-2014-125087 CRITICAL java-xmlbuilder vulnerable to XML External Entity Reference

CVE-2014-125087 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-125087
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3vrc-rrpw-r5pw
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Java xmlbuilder
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-2014-125087

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Java xmlbuilder 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.jamesmurty.utils:java-xmlbuilder fixed: 1.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.jamesmurty.utils</groupId>
    <artifactId>java-xmlbuilder</artifactId>
    <version>1.2</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=com.jamesmurty.utils

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-125087, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jamesmurty.utils

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Java xmlbuilder in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jamesmurty.utils 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 Java xmlbuilder, 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 java-xmlbuilder up to 1.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. Upgrading to version 1.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is e6fddca201790abab4f2c274341c0bb8835c3e73. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221480.

CVE-2014-125087 Affected Java xmlbuilder Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.jamesmurty.utils:java-xmlbuilder
maven/com.jamesmurty.utils/java-xmlbuilder
Maven
< 1.2
1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2014-125087 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-125087
Java xmlbuilder Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/issues/6
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/commit/e6fddca201790abab4f2c274341c0bb8835c3e73
Java xmlbuilder Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder
Java xmlbuilder Release RELEASE
https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/releases/tag/v1.2
Java xmlbuilder Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240208-0009
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221480
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.221480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-125087?
CVE-2014-125087 is a security vulnerability in Java xmlbuilder involving java-xmlbuilder vulnerable to XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Java xmlbuilder versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2 across affected packages: com.jamesmurty.utils:java-xmlbuilder.
What version fixes CVE-2014-125087?
Upgrading to 1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is java-xmlbuilder affected?
Yes, com.jamesmurty.utils:java-xmlbuilder is affected in releases prior to 1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-125087?
CVE-2014-125087 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-2014-125087?
CVE-2014-125087 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-2014-125087?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jamesmurty.utils'. 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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