CVE-2017-14949

7.5 HIGH
Published: November 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Restlet Framework before 2.3.12 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a crafted REST API HTTP request that conducts an XXE attack, because only general external entities (not parameter external entities) are properly considered. This is related to XmlRepresentation, DOMRepresentation, SaxRepresentation, and JacksonRepresentation.

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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/wiki/XEE-security-enhancements
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14949
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit 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-2017-14949
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
56th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

Affected Vendors

restlet

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