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CVE-2024-52800

LOWCVSS 2.3/10EPSS 1.06%

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CVE-2024-52800 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.3/10 on the CVSS scale. veraPDF is an open source PDF/A validation library. Executing policy checks using custom schematron files via the CLI invokes an XSL transformation that may theoretically lead to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

veraPDF is an open source PDF/A validation library. Executing policy checks using custom schematron files via the CLI invokes an XSL transformation that may theoretically lead to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. This doesn't affect the standard validation and policy checks functionality, veraPDF's common use cases. Most veraPDF users don't insert any custom XSLT code into policy profiles, which are based on Schematron syntax rather than direct XSL transforms. For users who do, only load custom policy files from sources you trust. This issue has not yet been patched. Users are advised to be cautious of XSLT code until a patch is available.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0
2.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/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

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52800?
veraPDF is an open source PDF/A validation library. Executing policy checks using custom schematron files via the CLI invokes an XSL transformation that may theoretically lead to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. This doesn't affect the standard validation and policy checks functionality, veraPDF's common use cases. Most veraPDF users don't insert any custom XSLT code into policy profiles, which are based on Schematron syntax rather than direct XSL transforms. For users who do, only load custom policy files from sources you trust. This issue has not yet been patched. Users are advised to be cautious of XSLT code until a patch is available.
How severe is CVE-2024-52800?
CVE-2024-52800 has a CVSS score of 2.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52800?
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Source: NVD / NIST