# CVE-2018-1000652: jabref: JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can res... CVE-2018-1000652 is fixed in jabref on 1 platform by jabref 3.8.2+ds-12~18.04 (version 3.8.2+ds-12~18.04), released August 20, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine. - Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000652 - Priority: Routine - CVSS: n/a (Medium) - EPSS: 0.0194 - CISA KEV: not listed - Exploited (vendor report): no - Publicly disclosed: no - Published: Aug 20, 2018 ## Description JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MsBib file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 89f855d. ## Where it's fixed | Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released | |---|---|---|---|---| | Linux | jabref Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.8.2+ds-12~18.04 | [jabref 3.8.2+ds-12~18.04](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-jabref-3.8.2-ds-12-18.04.md) | Aug 20, 2018 | --- Data as of 2026-11-07T18:46:35Z UTC. Source: Patchblox Patch Radar (https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar). Patchblox finds out-of-date software on Windows, macOS and Linux and updates it through release rings: https://patchblox.com/demo Free to use with attribution: show "Data: Patchblox Patch Radar" with a link to https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar. Terms, including what needs a written agreement: https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar/use-the-data Product names, logos and trademarks shown on Patch Radar belong to their respective owners. They are used only to identify the software each security fix applies to and to help readers find their platform. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, those owners, and Patchblox is not affiliated with any of them.