CVE-2018-1259 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-1259, a vulnerability in Spring Data Commons versions 1.13 and 2.0 that allows remote attackers to access system files. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
Spring Data Commons versions 1.13 before 1.13.12 and 2.0 before 2.0.7, when used with XMLBeam 1.4.14 or earlier, have a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the system.
Understanding CVE-2018-1259
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Spring Data Commons that can be exploited by unauthenticated remote malicious users.
What is CVE-2018-1259?
The vulnerability arises due to improper restriction of XML external entity references in the XMLBeam library, enabling attackers to access system files.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1259
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the system by providing specially crafted request parameters.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1259
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability in Spring Data Commons versions 1.13 before 1.13.12 and 2.0 before 2.0.7
- Caused by improper restriction of XML external entity references in XMLBeam
- Allows unauthenticated remote malicious users to access arbitrary files
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Spring Data Commons
- Vendor: Pivotal
- Versions: 1.13 prior to 1.13.12; 2.0 prior to 2.0.7
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit the vulnerability by providing specially crafted request parameters
- Exploitation occurs during the binding of the projection-based request payload in Spring Data
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1259 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by the vendor
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or file modifications
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and libraries
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
- Educate users on safe computing practices
Patching and Updates
- Pivotal has released patches to address the vulnerability
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches