CVE-2026-54078
veraPDF Validation XXE via Rich Text
Description
veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 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/tools/DictionaryKeysHelper.java in getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation(), where a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text /RC or /RV entry can cause external entity expansion and reflect local file contents into the validation report. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
INFO
Published Date :
July 29, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to version 1.30.2 or later.
- Apply the latest security patches for veraPDF.
- Review PDF files for malicious rich-text entries.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'veraPDF', 'product': 'veraPDF-validation', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 1.25.73, < 1.30.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 1.31.1, < 1.31.71'}]}] Added Description veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 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/tools/DictionaryKeysHelper.java in getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation(), where a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text /RC or /RV entry can cause external entity expansion and reflect local file contents into the validation report. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/commit/94caa46c1a594512247fbd46c808edae39469542 Added Reference https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/commit/cacd9436d0de40b0e58cc7d2dbb06451619e61ec Added Reference https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/pull/730 Added Reference https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/security/advisories/GHSA-3jh7-wm29-q568