CVE-2023-4218

What it is

In Eclipse IDE versions < 2023-09 (4.29) some files with xml content are parsed vulnerable against all sorts of XXE attacks. The user just needs to open any evil project or update an open project with a vulnerable file (for example for review a foreign repository or patch).

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-11-09 09:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:37 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-11-09 09:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:37 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-611 · XML external entity

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Eclipse Ide < 4.29
• Eclipse org.eclipse.core.runtime < 3.29.0
• Eclipse Pde < 3.13.2400

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Is it in your code?

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