CVE-2026-54082: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in veraPDF veraPDF-validation
veraPDF-validation versions from 1.25.73 up to but not including 1.30.2, and versions before 1.31.71, contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This vulnerability exists in the PDFAValidator.validate(...) and GFPDAcroForm.getdynamicRender() functions, where XML parsing of rich-text annotations, form-field values, and XFA configurations in untrusted PDFs can lead to local file disclosure and outbound network requests. The issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The veraPDF-validation product suffers from a CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability affecting versions >=1.25.73 <1.30.2 and <1.31.71. The vulnerability arises due to the default DocumentBuilderFactory XML parser processing untrusted PDF content, specifically rich-text annotations, form-field values, and XFA configurations, allowing attackers to trigger XML External Entity processing. This can result in local file disclosure and outbound network requests. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality loss through local file disclosure and potential outbound network requests initiated by the vulnerable XML parser. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade veraPDF-validation to version 1.30.2 or later, or to version 1.31.71 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is not explicitly stated as 'official-fix' or 'temporary-fix' in the vendor advisory, but the description confirms the issue is fixed in these versions. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated.
CVE-2026-54082: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in veraPDF veraPDF-validation
Description
veraPDF-validation versions from 1.25.73 up to but not including 1.30.2, and versions before 1.31.71, contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This vulnerability exists in the PDFAValidator.validate(...) and GFPDAcroForm.getdynamicRender() functions, where XML parsing of rich-text annotations, form-field values, and XFA configurations in untrusted PDFs can lead to local file disclosure and outbound network requests. The issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
veraPDF
veraPDF-validation
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The veraPDF-validation product suffers from a CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability affecting versions >=1.25.73 <1.30.2 and <1.31.71. The vulnerability arises due to the default DocumentBuilderFactory XML parser processing untrusted PDF content, specifically rich-text annotations, form-field values, and XFA configurations, allowing attackers to trigger XML External Entity processing. This can result in local file disclosure and outbound network requests. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality loss through local file disclosure and potential outbound network requests initiated by the vulnerable XML parser. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade veraPDF-validation to version 1.30.2 or later, or to version 1.31.71 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is not explicitly stated as 'official-fix' or 'temporary-fix' in the vendor advisory, but the description confirms the issue is fixed in these versions. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T18:44:47.760Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6a1e549c2644c7f8b2d2fc
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 15:37:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:57:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:31 UTC
Views: 75
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