CVE-2018-12544 is a vulnerability in Eclipse Vert X
Published on October 10, 2018
In version from 3.5.Beta1 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the OpenAPI XML type validator creates XML parsers without taking appropriate defense against XML attacks. This mechanism is exclusively when the developer uses the Eclipse Vert.x OpenAPI XML type validator to validate a provided schema.
Weakness Type
What is a XXE Vulnerability?
The software 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.
CVE-2018-12544 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2018-12544
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Affected Versions
The Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Vert.x:- Version 3.5.0 and below unspecified is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= 3.5.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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