CVE-2018-1285 (Critical) detected in log4net.2.0.8.nupkg

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CVE-2018-1285 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - log4net.2.0.8.nupkg

The Apache log4net library is a tool to help the programmer output log statements to a variety of ou...

Library home page: https://api.nuget.org/packages/log4net.2.0.8.nupkg

Path to dependency file: /samples/SampleAlloy/SampleAlloy.csproj

Path to vulnerable library: /samples/SampleAlloy/SampleAlloy.csproj

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **log4net.2.0.8.nupkg** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

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.

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

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2020-05-11

Fix Resolution: log4net - 2.0.10

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