JavaMelody parseSoapMethodName Function XML External Entity Vulnerability [CVE-2018-15531]
CVE Number – CVE-2018-15531
A vulnerability in the parseSoapMethodName function of JavaMelody could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct an XML external entity (XXE) attack on a targeted system.
The vulnerability exists in the parseSoapMethodName function, as defined in the bull/javamelody/PayloadNameRequestWrapper.java source code of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by making a malicious file, FTP, or HTTP request to the targeted system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct an XXE attack, which could be used to access sensitive information or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the targeted system.
JavaMelody confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
-
To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must send a request to the targeted system, which may require access to trusted, internal networks. This access limitation may reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.
-
Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.
Administrators may consider using IP-based access control lists (ACLs) to allow only trusted systems to access the affected systems.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
-
JavaMelody released security release notes at the following link: JavaMelody ReleaseNotes
-
JavaMelody released software updates at the following link: JavaMelody v1.74.0
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.