What is CVE-2024-28168?

CVE-2024-28168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Formatting_objects_processor, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-09.

How severe is CVE-2024-28168?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

XXE in Apache Formatting_objects_processor

CVE-2024-28168

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics FOP. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics FOP: 2.9. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10, which fixes the issue.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.010 (58.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apache Formatting_objects_processor — versions 2.9
Apache Software Foundation Xml Graphics Fop — versions 2.9

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28168?: CVE-2024-28168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Formatting_objects_processor, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-09.
How severe is CVE-2024-28168?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.