CVE-2016-9487
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CVE-2016-9487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. EpubCheck 4.0.1 does not properly restrict resolving external entities when parsing XML in EPUB files during validation. An attacker who supplies a specially crafted EPUB file may be able to exploit this behavior to read arbitrary files, or have the victim execute arbitrary requests on his behalf, abusing the victim's trust relationship with other entities.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
EpubCheck 4.0.1 does not properly restrict resolving external entities when parsing XML in EPUB files during validation. An attacker who supplies a specially crafted EPUB file may be able to exploit this behavior to read arbitrary files, or have the victim execute arbitrary requests on his behalf, abusing the victim's trust relationship with other entities.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3 | Epubcheck | 4.0.1 |
References
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/779243Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94864/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/779243Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94864/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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