CVE-2021-29421

Description

models/metadata.py in the pikepdf package 1.3.0 through 2.9.2 for Python allows XXE when parsing XMP metadata entries.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/commit/3f38f73218e5e782fe411ccbb3b44a793c0b343a third party advisory patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QFLBBYGEDNXJ7FS6PIWTVI4T4BUPGEQ/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/36P4HTLBJPO524WMQWW57N3QRF4RFSJG/ vendor advisory
https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/blob/v2.10.0/docs/release_notes.rst#v2100 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29421?
CVE-2021-29421 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29421?
To fix CVE-2021-29421, 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-2021-29421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29421 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.
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