CVE-2019-12154 json
XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious XML content in externally re…
published 7y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2019-3803
- cvss
- 9.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious XML content in externally referenced resources, leading to disclosure of local file contents and/or denial of service conditions.
Patch / fix
- realobjects pdfreactor 10.1.10722
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2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
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pdfreactor.com
/important-pdfreactor-security-advisory/
vendor-advisory
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pdfreactor.com
/pdfreactor-10-maintenance-release-10-1-10722-now-available/
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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blog.gdssecurity.com
/labs/2019/5/28/ssrf-and-xxe-vulnerabilities-in-pdfreactor.html
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-12154
- NVD CVE-2019-12154
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