How severe is CVE-2023-4218?

CVE-2023-4218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4218?

CVE-2023-4218 primarily affects Eclipse Eclipse Ide. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-4218 published?

CVE-2023-4218 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4218

CVE-2023-4218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Eclipse Ide with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Eclipse Eclipse Ide
Published: 2023-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4218?: 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).
How severe is CVE-2023-4218?: CVE-2023-4218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4218?: CVE-2023-4218 primarily affects Eclipse Eclipse Ide. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4218 published?: CVE-2023-4218 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:eclipse_ide:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:org.eclipse.core.runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:pde:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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