# CVE-2017-8315: Eclipse XML parser for the Eclipse IDE versions 2017.2.5 and earlier was found vulnerable to an XML External Entity attack.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-04-20 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Eclipse: version range not reported

## Description

Eclipse XML parser for the Eclipse IDE versions 2017.2.5 and earlier was found vulnerable to an XML External Entity attack. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on Androidmanifest.xml.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Eclipse, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=519169
- https://research.checkpoint.com/parsedroid-targeting-android-development-research-community/

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