CVE-2017-8316

CVE-2017-8316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Description

IntelliJ IDEA XML parser was found vulnerable to XML External Entity attack, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on both Androidmanifest.xml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8316?
IntelliJ IDEA XML parser was found vulnerable to XML External Entity attack, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on both Androidmanifest.xml.
How severe is CVE-2017-8316?
CVE-2017-8316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8316 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8316?
CVE-2017-8316 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8316?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8316 published?
CVE-2017-8316 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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