CVE-2018-1000652: JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000652?

jabref: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000652 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000652 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-1000652 affect?

CVE-2018-1000652 affects jabref. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). 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 b

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000652?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000652 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting jabref. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jabref

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-20 19:31 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jabref jabref UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jabref || rpm -q jabref || jabref --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jabref

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jabref

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000652?

jabref: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000652 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000652 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000652 affect?

CVE-2018-1000652 affects jabref. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). 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 b

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000652?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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