CVE-2024-51136

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Dmoz2CSV in openimaj v1.3.10 allows attackers to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary code via…

Critical · published November 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 This critical XXE vulnerability hides in plain sight, allowing attackers to sneak sensitive data or even execute code through manipulated XML! 🔥 Think of it like an overenthusiastic librarian who trusts any book request without checking the contents — they might inadvertently hand over top-secret documents just because someone asked nicely! 📚 If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information or run arbitrary code on your server. This could lead to devastating data breaches or even complete system takeover, leaving your data exposed and your infrastructure compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like an overenthusiastic librarian who trusts any book request without checking the contents — they might inadvertently hand over top-secret documents just because someone asked nicely! 📚 This vulnerability in Dmoz2CSV of openimaj v1.3.10 allows attackers to exploit the XML parser's trust in external entities, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files or execution of malicious commands.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information or run arbitrary code on your server. This could lead to devastating data breaches or even complete system takeover, leaving your data exposed and your infrastructure compromised! To protect against this threat, upgrade to openimaj version 1.3.11 immediately, which addresses this issue. Additionally, ensure that XML entity resolution is disabled in your application to prevent similar attacks in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01199 · 67.9th percentile
Published
2024-11-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 NOV 00:00Z
    An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Dmoz2CSV in openimaj v1.3.10 allows attackers to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary code via…
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