CVE-2021-29421

pikepdf: XML external entity issue when parsing XMP metadata entries

Published Apr 1, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
models/metadata.py in the pikepdf package 1.3.0 through 2.9.2 for Python allows XXE when parsing XMP metadata entries.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-0166 models/metadata.py in the pikepdf package 1.3.0 through 2.9.2 for Python allows XXE when parsing XMP metadata entries.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-ccgm-3xw4-h5p8 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in pikepdf
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 10:02 PM
Reserved
Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 1, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:47 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 1, 2021, 12:00 AM