Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-9096
Potential exploit
The XML parsers in iText before 5.5.12 and 7.x before 7.0.3 do not disable external entities, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Products affected by CVE-2017-9096
- cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-9096
9.46%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-9096
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-9096
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-9096
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2020
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https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CSNC-2017-017_itext_xml_external_entity_attack.txt
Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541483/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocusThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03902en_us
HPESBHF03902 rev.1 - HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT, Remote Code ExecutionThird Party Advisory
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