Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.
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Vulnerable Library - log4net-1.2.10.0.dll
log4net for .NET Framework 2.0
Library home page: https://api.nuget.org/packages/log4net.1.2.10.nupkg
Path to vulnerable library: /References/HotcakesCommerce/03.06.00/log4net.dll
Found in HEAD commit: 0bc8705a3c3524a4b4a75d9f6120502aab4494d6
Vulnerabilities
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Details
CVE-2018-1285
### Vulnerable Library - log4net-1.2.10.0.dlllog4net for .NET Framework 2.0
Library home page: https://api.nuget.org/packages/log4net.1.2.10.nupkg
Path to vulnerable library: /References/HotcakesCommerce/03.06.00/log4net.dll
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **log4net-1.2.10.0.dll** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 0bc8705a3c3524a4b4a75d9f6120502aab4494d6
Found in base branch: dev
### Vulnerability DetailsApache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.
Publish Date: 2020-05-11
URL: CVE-2018-1285
### CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here. ### Suggested FixType: Upgrade version
Release Date: 2020-05-11
Fix Resolution: log4net - 2.0.10
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