Vulnerability Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbend | Play Framework | 2.2.0 |
| Playframework | Play Framework | 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/play-framework/7uNX_ImTW08/AogWSjsTAyQJ
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/play-framework/WdbFvemsFDQ
- https://infocon.org/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20SingapIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntityIssue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/play-framework/7uNX_ImTW08/AogWSjsTAyQJ
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/play-framework/WdbFvemsFDQ
- https://infocon.org/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20SingapIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntityIssue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3630?
CVE-2014-3630 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2014-3630?
CVE-2014-3630 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3630?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lightbend Play Framework, Playframework Play Framework.