Eclipse IDE XXE via XML Parse before 4.29 (202309)
CVE-2023-4218 Published on November 9, 2023
XXE in eclipse.platform / Eclipse IDE
In Eclipse IDE versions < 2023-09 (4.29) some files with xml content are parsed vulnerable against all sorts of XXE attacks. The user just needs to open any evil project or update an open project with a vulnerable file (for example for review a foreign repository or patch).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-4218 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-4218. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
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-2023-4218 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-4218
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Affected Versions
Eclipse Foundation Eclipse IDE:- Before 4.29 is affected.
- Before 2023-09 is affected.
- Before 3.29.0 is affected.
- Before and including 3.13.2400 is affected.
Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-4218
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ant.launching | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.update.configurator | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ui.intro | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ui.intro.universal | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ui.cheatsheets | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.tips.ide | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.help | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.help.webapp | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.help.ui | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.help.base | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.compare.examples.xml | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.team.ui | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ant.core | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.core:org.eclipse.core.runtime | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.core.resources | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.debug.ui | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.debug.core | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.core.variables | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
| maven | org.eclipse.platform:org.eclipse.ant.ui | < 4.29 | 4.29 |
Exploit Probability
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