XXE in Itextpdf Itext
CVE-2017-9096
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 class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.099 (95.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Itextpdf Itext — versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9096?
- CVE-2017-9096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Itextpdf Itext, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-11-08.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9096?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-9096 known to be exploited?
- 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.