CVE-2018-11758 is a high-severity XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting Apache Cayenne versions 4.1.M1, 3.2.M1, 4.0.M2-M5, 4.0.B1-B2, 4.0.RC1, 3.1, 3.1.1, and 3.1.2. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user of the CayenneModeler desktop tool into opening a specially crafted XML file, leading to the exfiltration of local files to a remote attacker-controlled machine. The CVSSv3 score of 8.1 (High) reflects the network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage for this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cayenne:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cayenne:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cayenne:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cayenne:3.2:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cayenne:4.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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