QID 981153

QID 981153: Java (maven) Security Update for dom4j:dom4j (GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm)

dom4j version prior to version 2.1.1 contains a CWE-91: XML Injection vulnerability in Class: Element. Methods: addElement, addAttribute that can result in an attacker tampering with XML documents through XML injection. This attack appear to be exploitable via an attacker specifying attributes or elements in the XML document. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.1.1 or later.

Note: This advisory applies to `dom4j:dom4j` version 1.x legacy artifacts. To resolve this a change to the latest version of `org.dom4j:dom4j` is recommended.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm - github.com/advisories/GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm

CVEs related to QID 981153

CVE-2018-1000632 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm	dom4j:dom4j		github.com/advisories/GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm
GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm	org.dom4j:dom4j		github.com/advisories/GHSA-6pcc-3rfx-4gpm

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