CVE-2017-9096

itext: External entities not disabled

Published Nov 8, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 9.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The XML parsers in iText before 5.5.12 and 7.x before 7.0.3 do not disable external entities, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-3126 The XML parsers in iText before 5.5.12 and 7.x before 7.0.3 do not disable external entities, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-86p9-x5pw-94qx Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in iText
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:55 PM
Reserved
May 19, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 8, 2017, 4:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 6, 2017, 12:00 AM