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The vulnerability of the libxml2 library stems from an improper limitation on XML references to external objects, which allows attackers to gain access to arbitrary files on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

🗓️ 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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Libxml2 flaw limits external object references, enabling arbitrary file access and internal scanning.

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14 Oct 2025 00:00Current
7High risk
Vulners AI Score7
CVSS 39.1
CVSS 29.4
EPSS0.01192
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