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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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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.