CVE-2017-15691

uima: XML external entity expansion (XXE) can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code

Published Apr 26, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 8.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Apache uimaj prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaj 3.0.0-xxx prior to 3.0.0-beta, Apache uima-as prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaFIT prior to 2.4.0, Apache uimaDUCC prior to 2.2.2, this vulnerability relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) capability of various XML parsers. UIMA as part of its configuration and operation may read XML from various sources, which could be tainted in ways to cause inadvertent disclosure of local files or other internal content.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-5606 In Apache uimaj prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaj 3.0.0-xxx prior to 3.0.0-beta, Apache uima-as prior to 2.10.2, Apache uimaFIT prior to 2.4.0, Apache uimaDUCC prior to 2.2.2, this vulnerability relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) capability of various XML parsers. UIMA as part of its configuration and operation may read XML from various sources, which could be tainted in ways to cause inadvertent disclosure of local files or other internal content.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-wp2f-hrg2-3r5m Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache uimaj
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 11:42 PM
Reserved
Oct 21, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 26, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 27, 2018, 12:00 AM