CVE-2016-5002

7.8 HIGH

Published: October 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91736

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036294

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://0ang3el.blogspot.in/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.html

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3768

Source: secalert@redhat.com

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115042

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5