Vulnerability Description
The SweetXml (aka sweet_xml) package through 0.6.6 for Erlang and Elixir allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via an XML entity expansion attack with an inline DTD.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kbrw | Sweet Xml | <= 0.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kbrw/sweet_xml/issues/71ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://hex.pm/packages/sweet_xmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kbrw/sweet_xml/issues/71ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://hex.pm/packages/sweet_xmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15160?
CVE-2019-15160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SweetXml (aka sweet_xml) package through 0.6.6 for Erlang and Elixir allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via an XML entity expansion attack with an inline DTD.
How severe is CVE-2019-15160?
CVE-2019-15160 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kbrw Sweet Xml.