Description
JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MsBib file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 89f855d.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 10.0/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://0dd.zone/2018/08/08/JabRef-XXE/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/4229Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://0dd.zone/2018/08/08/JabRef-XXE/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/4229Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 20, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified