CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9096

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

An XXE attack can lead to the disclosure of sensitive data and may allow attackers to gain access to the organization's internal systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update iText to the latest version to disable external entities in XML parsers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS