CVE-2024-28168 (GCVE-0-2024-28168)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-09 12:04 – Updated: 2024-10-09 15:02
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache XML Graphics FOP: XML External Entity (XXE) Processing
Summary
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics FOP.
This issue affects Apache XML Graphics FOP: 2.9.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10, which fixes the issue.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-09 13:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html | vendor-advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/09/1 |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache XML Graphics FOP |
Affected:
2.9
(semver)
|
guessed | |
| apache | xml_graphics_fop |
Affected:
2.9
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