JVN#05398317
WordPress plugin "TablePress" vulnerable to improper restriction of XML external entity (XXE) references
Overview
The WordPress plugin "TablePress" contains a vulnerability where XML external entity (XXE) references are not properly restricted.
Products Affected
- TablePress prior to version 1.8.1
Description
The WordPress plugin "TablePress" is a plugin to create and manage tables on WordPress site. TablePress contains a vulnerability where XML external entity (XXE) references are not properly restricted (CWE-611).
Impact
An arbitrary file on the server may be accessed by users who can access the configuration page of the plugin (users with Author or higher role).
Solution
Update the plugin
Update the plugin according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| tablepress.org | TablePress - WordPress Plugins - Changelog |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
| Attack Vector(AV) | Physical (P) | Local (L) | Adjacent (A) | Network (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Low (L) | ||
| Privileges Required(PR) | High (H) | Low (L) | None (N) | |
| User Interaction(UI) | Required (R) | None (N) | ||
| Scope(S) | Unchanged (U) | Changed (C) | ||
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) | |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) | |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) |
| Access Vector(AV) | Local (L) | Adjacent Network (A) | Network (N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Medium (M) | Low (L) |
| Authentication(Au) | Multiple (M) | Single (S) | None (N) |
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
Credit
Yuji Tounai of NTT Communications Corporation reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert |
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| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2017-10889 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2017-000236 |