Vulnerability Description
In mxGraphViewImageReader.java in mxGraph before 3.7.6, the SAXParserFactory instance in convert() is missing flags to prevent XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, as demonstrated by /ServerView.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jgraph | Mxgraph | <= 3.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/jgraph/mxgraph/issues/124ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jgraph/mxgraph/issues/124ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18197?
CVE-2017-18197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In mxGraphViewImageReader.java in mxGraph before 3.7.6, the SAXParserFactory instance in convert() is missing flags to prevent XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, as demonstrated by /ServerView.
How severe is CVE-2017-18197?
CVE-2017-18197 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-2017-18197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jgraph Mxgraph.