Apache XML Graphics FOP 2.9 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache XML Graphics FOP 2.9. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-28168. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache XML Graphics FOP 2.9 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics FOP. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics FOP: 2.9. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10, which fixes the issue.

The weakness was shared by C1gar. The advisory is shared for download at xmlgraphics.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-28168 since 03/06/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212526 (SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : javapackages-tools, xmlgraphics-batik, xmlgraphics-commons, xmlgraphics-fop (SUSE-SU-2024:4054-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (212526) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2154). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • IBM InfoSphere Information Server

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Nessus ID: 212526
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : javapackages-tools, xmlgraphics-batik, xmlgraphics-commons, xmlgraphics-fop (SUSE-SU-2024:4054-1)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XML Graphics FOP 2.10

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03/06/2024 🔍
10/09/2024 +216 days 🔍
10/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/01/2025 +357 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: xmlgraphics.apache.org
Researcher: C1gar
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-28168 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28168
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279824
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2154 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/09/2024 14:30
Updated: 10/01/2025 05:54
Changes: 10/09/2024 14:30 (55), 12/12/2024 22:57 (2), 07/11/2025 09:00 (1), 10/01/2025 05:54 (7)
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