XXE in Verapdf Verapdf-Validation
CVE-2026-54082
veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity vulnerability in PDFAValidator.validate(...) and GFPDAcroForm.getdynamicRender(), where default DocumentBuilderFactory parsing of rich-text annotation or form-field values and XFA configurations in untrusted PDFs can allow local file disclosure and outbound network requests. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.002 (13.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Verapdf Verapdf-validation — versions >= 1.17.35, < 1.30.2, >= 1.31.1, < 1.31.71
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54082?
- CVE-2026-54082 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verapdf Verapdf-Validation, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-07-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54082?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.