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CVE-2017-12620

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

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CVE-2017-12620 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When loading models or dictionaries that contain XML it is possible to perform an XXE attack, since Apache OpenNLP is a library, this only affects applications that load models or dictionaries from untrusted sources. The versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.3, 1.6.0, 1.7.0 to 1.7.2, 1.8.0 to 1.8.1 of Apache OpenNLP are affected.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When loading models or dictionaries that contain XML it is possible to perform an XXE attack, since Apache OpenNLP is a library, this only affects applications that load models or dictionaries from untrusted sources. The versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.3, 1.6.0, 1.7.0 to 1.7.2, 1.8.0 to 1.8.1 of Apache OpenNLP are affected.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.02%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheOpennlp1.5.0
ApacheOpennlp1.5.1
ApacheOpennlp1.5.2
ApacheOpennlp1.5.3
ApacheOpennlp1.6.0
ApacheOpennlp1.7.0
ApacheOpennlp1.7.1
ApacheOpennlp1.7.2
ApacheOpennlp1.8.0
ApacheOpennlp1.8.1

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12620?
When loading models or dictionaries that contain XML it is possible to perform an XXE attack, since Apache OpenNLP is a library, this only affects applications that load models or dictionaries from untrusted sources. The versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.3, 1.6.0, 1.7.0 to 1.7.2, 1.8.0 to 1.8.1 of Apache OpenNLP are affected.
How severe is CVE-2017-12620?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12620 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12620?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST