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CVE-2024-55875 Detail

Description

http4k is a functional toolkit for Kotlin HTTP applications. Prior to version 5.41.0.0, there is a potential XXE (XML External Entity Injection) vulnerability when http4k handling malicious XML contents within requests, which might allow attackers to read local sensitive information on server, trigger Server-side Request Forgery and even execute code under some circumstances. Version 5.41.0.0 contains a patch for the issue.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/blob/25696dff2d90206cc1da42f42a1a8dbcdbcdf18c/core/format/xml/src/main/kotlin/org/http4k/format/Xml.kt#L42-L46
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/commit/35297adc6d6aca4951d50d8cdf17ff87a8b19fbc
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/security/advisories/GHSA-7mj5-hjjj-8rgw
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/security/advisories/GHSA-7mj5-hjjj-8rgw

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) GitHub, Inc.  
CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference GitHub, Inc.  
CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor GitHub, Inc.  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-55875
NVD Published Date:
12/12/2024
NVD Last Modified:
12/13/2024
Source:
GitHub, Inc.