Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity XML handling flaw in java-xmlbuilder versions 1.0 and 1.1. If exposed in an application path, it may let a low-privileged attacker influence XML external entity processing, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The cited fix is upgrading to version 1.2.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted dependency hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize systems that process XML from less-trusted sources or include vendor products referencing this CVE. Remediate through normal patch cycles unless exposed business-critical paths are found.
Technical view
CVE-2014-125087 maps to CWE-611, XML External Entity Reference. VulDB describes affected unknown functionality in java-xmlbuilder up to 1.1, fixed by GitHub commit e6fddca201790abab4f2c274341c0bb8835c3e73 and release v1.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent attack vector and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in Java applications or embedded products that include java-xmlbuilder 1.0 or 1.1. Evidence in the bundle does not identify specific application routes, affected functions, or concrete NetApp product exposure details.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates adjacent access, low privileges, low attack complexity, and no user interaction, but public sources here do not provide exploitation details.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the bundle says affected functionality is unknown and provides no exploit narrative. Validation should focus on dependency presence, reachable XML processing paths, and whether vendor products embed the vulnerable library. Do not assume internet exposure without application-specific evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade java-xmlbuilder to version 1.2 where the component is present.
- Inventory direct and transitive dependencies for java-xmlbuilder 1.0 or 1.1.
- Review vendor advisories for products that may embed this library.
- If upgrade is delayed, follow vendor guidance for safe XML handling.
- Track the referenced GitHub patch and release in remediation evidence.
Validation and detection
- Search dependency manifests and lock files for java-xmlbuilder 1.0 or 1.1.
- Confirm packaged artifacts do not include vulnerable java-xmlbuilder versions.
- Review SBOMs for embedded or transitive copies of the component.
- Check vendor advisories for third-party appliances or products using the library.
- Verify remediation by confirming java-xmlbuilder version 1.2 or later.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.221480CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221480CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/issues/6CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/commit/e6fddca201790abab4f2c274341c0bb8835c3e73CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/jmurty/java-xmlbuilder/releases/tag/v1.2CVE reference · patch
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240208-0009/CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.