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CVE-2018-11761

UnknownEPSS 9.63%

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CVE-2018-11761 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Apache Tika 0.1 to 1.18, the XML parsers were not configured to limit entity expansion. They were therefore vulnerable to an entity expansion vulnerability which can lead to a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 9.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache Tika 0.1 to 1.18, the XML parsers were not configured to limit entity expansion. They were therefore vulnerable to an entity expansion vulnerability which can lead to a denial of service attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.63%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheTika>= 0.1, <= 1.18
OracleBusiness Process Management Suite12.1.3.0.0
OracleBusiness Process Management Suite12.2.1.3.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11761?
In Apache Tika 0.1 to 1.18, the XML parsers were not configured to limit entity expansion. They were therefore vulnerable to an entity expansion vulnerability which can lead to a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-11761?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11761 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11761?
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