Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.karaf.specs/org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml
PACKAGECVE-2018-11788 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) xml external entity reference vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml external entity reference in apache karaf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.2, 4.1.7.
pkg:maven/org.apache.karaf.specs/org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.karaf.specs/org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-92wj-x78c-m4fx | CVE-2018-11788 | CRITICAL | XML External Entity Reference in Apache Karaf |
CVE-2018-11788 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2018-11788
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml 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.karaf.specs</groupId>
<artifactId>org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml</artifactId>
<version>4.2.2</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.karaf.specs</groupId>
<artifactId>org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml</artifactId>
<version>4.1.7</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.karaf.specsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-11788, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karaf.specsAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.2), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karaf.specs 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 Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml, 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-2018-11788 Affected Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.karaf.specs:org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml
|
Maven |
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.2
|
4.2.2
|
|
org.apache.karaf.specs:org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml
|
Maven |
< 4.1.7
|
4.1.7
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11788?
Which Org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml versions are affected?
What version fixes CVE-2018-11788?
Is org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml affected?
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-11788?
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-11788?
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-11788?
Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-92wj-x78c-m4fx",
"modified" : "2023-09-11T22:40:24Z",
"published" : "2019-01-07T19:14:49Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2018-11788" ],
"summary" : "XML External Entity Reference in Apache Karaf",
"details" : "Apache Karaf provides a features deployer, which allows users to \"hot deploy\" a features XML by dropping the file directly in the deploy folder. The features XML is parsed by XMLInputFactory class. Apache Karaf XMLInputFactory class doesn't contain any mitigation codes against XXE. This is a potential security risk as an user can inject external XML entities in Apache Karaf version prior to 4.1.7 or 4.2.2. It has been fixed in Apache Karaf 4.1.7 and 4.2.2 releases.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.karaf.specs:org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "4.2.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.2.2"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.karaf.specs:org.apache.karaf.specs.java.xml"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.1.7"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11788"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/karaf/commit/0c36c50bc158739c8fc8543122a6740c54adafca"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/karaf"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20200227101219/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106479"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2018-11788.txt"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-611" ],
"severity" : "CRITICAL",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2020-06-16T21:27:16Z",
"nvd_published_at" : null
}
}