CVE-2017-14868

7.5 HIGH

Published: November 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancements

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancements

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

60th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

Affected Vendors

restlet

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