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)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.5th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 63rd percentile — 62.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Formatting Objects Processor — versions 2.9
- Apache Software Foundation XML Graphics Fop — versions 2.9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html (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.