CVE-2017-20151 iText RUPS XfaFile.java xml external entity reference
An XML External Entity vulnerability in iText RUPS allows attackers to read sensitive files or cause denial of service via crafted XML input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20151?
CVE-2017-20151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in iText RUPS, published on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20151?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.itextpdf:itext-rups. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.itextpdf:itext-rups Maven | All versions to 7.0.1 | None |
com.itextpdf:itext-rups Maven | All versions to 7.0.1 | None |
Products include Itextpdf Rups.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-20151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-20151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j69f-fgh5-f7mc, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-20151.