Vulnerability Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xml-Rpc | 3.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036294Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0ang3el.blogspot.in/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3768
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115042Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036294Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0ang3el.blogspot.in/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3768
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115042Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5002?
CVE-2016-5002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks vi...
How severe is CVE-2016-5002?
CVE-2016-5002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xml-Rpc.