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veracodeVeracode Vulnerability DatabaseVERACODE:47484
HistoryJun 12, 2024 - 6:24 a.m.

XML Entity Expansion (XXE)

2024-06-1206:24:29
Veracode Vulnerability Database
sca.analysiscenter.veracode.com
xml entity expansion
vulnerability
improper handling
crafted xml input
lxml dependency
sensitive information
denial of service
ebookmeta
get_metadata

6.6 Medium

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

9.0%

ebookmeta is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of crafted XML input via the lxml dependency in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function, allowing attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

CPENameOperatorVersion
ebookmetale1.2.11
ebookmetale1.2.11

6.6 Medium

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

9.0%