XPath Injection in Verapdf Verapdf-Library
CVE-2024-28109
veraPDF-library is a PDF/A validation library. Executing policy checks using custom schematron files invokes an XSL transformation that could lead to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.24.2.
EPSS: 0.010 (60.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Verapdf Verapdf-library — versions < 1.24.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
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- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28109?
- CVE-2024-28109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verapdf Verapdf-Library, classified under XML Injection (Blind XPath Injection). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-03-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28109?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-28109 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.