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CVE-2017-12620 Details
Description
When loading models or dictionaries that contain XML it is possible to perform an XXE attack, since Apache OpenNLP is a library, this only affects applications that load models or dictionaries from untrusted sources. The versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.3, 1.6.0, 1.7.0 to 1.7.2, 1.8.0 to 1.8.1 of Apache OpenNLP are affected.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://opennlp.apache.org/news/cve-2017-12620.html | CVE | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| http://opennlp.apache.org/news/cve-2017-12620.html | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache opennlp | 1.5.0 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.0 1.7.0 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.8.0 1.8.1 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |