9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2017-20151
iText RUPS XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 30, 2022, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 17, 2024, 1:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20151 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Itextpdf rups
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-20151.

URL Resource
https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 Patch
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217054 Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.217054 Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-20151 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 18, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 Patch, Third Party Advisory https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 Patch
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:rups:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:rups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2017-08-01
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 VulDB AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 20, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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 name of the patch is ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-217054 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. 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.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 09, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 No Types Assigned https://github.com/itext/rups/commit/ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217054 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217054 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.217054 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.217054 Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:rups:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.21 }} 0.01%

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0.59484

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