CVE-2018-1000889: Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000889?

logisim-evolution: upgrade to newer than 2.14.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000889 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000889 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-2018-1000889 affect?

CVE-2018-1000889 affects logisim-evolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000889 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting logisim-evolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible RCE depending on system configuration. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim opening a specially crafted circuit file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: logisim-evolution project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-28 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

logisim-evolution project logisim-evolution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.14.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.14.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy logisim-evolution || rpm -q logisim-evolution || logisim-evolution --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.14.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade logisim-evolution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade logisim-evolution

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-2018-1000889?

logisim-evolution: upgrade to newer than 2.14.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000889 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000889 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-2018-1000889 affect?

CVE-2018-1000889 affects logisim-evolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000889?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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