CVE-2017-7545

Name: CVE-2017-7545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-26T15:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was discovered that the XmlUtils class in jbpmmigration 6.5 performed expansion of external parameter entities while parsing XML files. A remote attacker could use this flaw to read files accessible to the user running the application server and, potentially, perform other more advanced XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was discovered that the XmlUtils class in jbpmmigration 6.5 performed expansion of external parameter entities while parsing XML files. A remote attacker could use this flaw to read files accessible to the user running the application server and, potentially, perform other more advanced XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Decision Manager	7.0
Redhat	Jboss Bpm Suite	6.4
Redhat	Jbpm	6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102179Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3354Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3355Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7545Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/kiegroup/jbpm-designer/commit/a143f3b92a6a5a527d929d68c02a0c5d914ab81dPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102179Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3354Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3355Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7545Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/kiegroup/jbpm-designer/commit/a143f3b92a6a5a527d929d68c02a0c5d914ab81dPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7545?

How severe is CVE-2017-7545?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7545?

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