CVE-2019-3774: Spring Batch XML External Entity Injection (XXE)

Published Jan 14, 2019
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Updated

Pivotal Spring Batch could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE). By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the system.

Other sources

Spring Batch versions 3.0.9, 4.0.1, 4.1.0, and older unsupported versions, were susceptible to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) when receiving XML data from untrusted sources.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Pivotal Software Spring Batch<=3.0.9
Pivotal Software Spring Batch>=4.0.0<=4.0.1
Pivotal Software Spring Batch=4.1.0
IBM GDE<=3.0.0.2

Event History

Jan 14, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3774?

CVE-2019-3774 is a vulnerability in Pivotal Spring Batch versions 3.0.9, 4.0.1, 4.1.0, and older unsupported versions, which allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through the improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.

2

How does CVE-2019-3774 affect Pivotal Spring Batch?

CVE-2019-3774 affects Pivotal Spring Batch by allowing a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability and obtain sensitive information from the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3774?

CVE-2019-3774 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-3774?

To fix CVE-2019-3774, it is recommended to update to a supported version of Pivotal Spring Batch that includes the necessary security patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3774?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-3774 on the Pivotal Software and Red Hat websites using the provided references.

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