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CVE-2024-55887

8.6 · HIGH

Ucum-java is a FHIR Java library providing UCUM Services.

Published Dec 13, 2024CWE-611EPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2024-55887 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Ucum-java is a FHIR Java library providing UCUM Services. In versions prior to 1.0.9, XML parsing performed by the UcumEssenceService is vulnerable to XML external entity injections. A processed XML file with a malicious DTD tag could produce XML containing data from the host system. This impacts use cases where ucum is being used to within a host where external clients can submit XML. Release 1.0.9 of Ucum-java fixes this vulnerability. As a workaround, ensure that the source xml for instantiating UcumEssenceService is trusted.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/FHIR/Ucum-java/security/advisories/GHSA-w9j7-phm3-f97j

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55887?

CVE-2024-55887 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-55887?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-55887?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-55887?

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