XXE in Cyclonedx Cyclonedx-core-java

CVE-2025-64518

The CycloneDX core module provides a model representation of the SBOM along with utilities to assist in creating, validating, and parsing SBOMs. Starting in version 2.1.0 and prior to version 11.0.1, the XML `Validator` used by cyclonedx-c…

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.003 (24.6th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-64518?
CVE-2025-64518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyclonedx Cyclonedx-core-java, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-11-10.
How severe is CVE-2025-64518?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.