CVE-2026-54079: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in veraPDF veraPDF-validation
veraPDF validation provides PDF/A and PDF/UA validation, feature reporting, and metadata repair. From 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/impl/pd/GFPDAcroForm.java in the getdynamicRender() method, where a crafted PDF containing a malicious XFA stream can cause external entity expansion during PDF/UA-1 validation and allow local file disclosure or outbound server-side requests. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability (CWE-611) exists in veraPDF-validation's validation-model component, specifically in the getdynamicRender() method of GFPDAcroForm.java. When processing a crafted PDF containing a malicious XFA stream, external XML entities can be expanded improperly during PDF/UA-1 validation. This can result in local file disclosure or unauthorized outbound requests from the server performing the validation. The affected versions are from 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, with fixes applied in 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of local files on the system performing the PDF validation or allow the system to make unauthorized outbound server-side requests. This can compromise confidentiality and potentially enable further attacks depending on the environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in veraPDF-validation versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71. Users should upgrade to at least one of these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-54079: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in veraPDF veraPDF-validation
Description
veraPDF validation provides PDF/A and PDF/UA validation, feature reporting, and metadata repair. From 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/impl/pd/GFPDAcroForm.java in the getdynamicRender() method, where a crafted PDF containing a malicious XFA stream can cause external entity expansion during PDF/UA-1 validation and allow local file disclosure or outbound server-side requests. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability (CWE-611) exists in veraPDF-validation's validation-model component, specifically in the getdynamicRender() method of GFPDAcroForm.java. When processing a crafted PDF containing a malicious XFA stream, external XML entities can be expanded improperly during PDF/UA-1 validation. This can result in local file disclosure or unauthorized outbound requests from the server performing the validation. The affected versions are from 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, with fixes applied in 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of local files on the system performing the PDF validation or allow the system to make unauthorized outbound server-side requests. This can compromise confidentiality and potentially enable further attacks depending on the environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in veraPDF-validation versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71. Users should upgrade to at least one of these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T18:44:47.760Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6a1e549c2644c7f8b2d2ea
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 15:37:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 15:52:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 16:21:19 UTC
Views: 3
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