CVE-2017-20151

iText RUPS XfaFile.java xml external entity reference

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in iText RUPS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file src/main/java/com/itextpdf/rups/model/XfaFile.java. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. The patch is identified as ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-217054 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: iText RUPS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.217054 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217054 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20151?
CVE-2017-20151 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-20151?
To fix CVE-2017-20151, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-20151 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-20151 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-20151?
CVE-2017-20151 affects iText RUPS.
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