Information Exposure
The `org.picketlink.common.util.DocumentUtil.getDocumentBuilderFactory` method in PicketLink expands entity references, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary code and possibly have other unspecified impact via unspecified vectors, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
OWASP Top Ten 2017 Category A9 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
description
Weaknesses in this category are related to the A9 category in the OWASP Top Ten 2017.
1
cwe_id
200
name
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
description
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
2
cwe_id
937
name
OWASP Top Ten 2013 Category A9 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
description
Weaknesses in this category are related to the A9 category in the OWASP Top Ten 2013.
3
cwe_id
611
name
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
description
The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.