CVE-2016-9318

libxml2: XML External Entity vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
libxml2 2.9.4 and earlier, as used in XMLSec 1.2.23 and earlier and other products, does not offer a flag directly indicating that the current document may be read but other files may not be opened, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2972-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10128 libxml2 2.9.4 and earlier, as used in XMLSec 1.2.23 and earlier and other products, does not offer a flag directly indicating that the current document may be read but other files may not be opened, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3739-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3739-2 libxml2 vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 6:25 AM
Reserved
Nov 14, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 16, 2016, 12:59 AM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 7:16 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 6, 2016, 12:00 AM