Vulnerability · Published Oct 9, 2024 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2024-28168Apache XML Graphics FOP: XML External Entity (XXE) Processing
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity XML external entity in Apache XML Graphics FOP from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.0% (higher than 64% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.0%top 35.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | fop | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Debian:13 | fop | 1:2.10+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Debian:14 | fop | 1:2.10+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Maven | org.apache.xmlgraphics:fop-core | 2.10 | GHSA-jqfv-jrvq-95jm |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | fop | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | fop | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | fop | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | fop | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28168 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | fop | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28168 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache XML Graphics FOP | 2.9 |
Weakness: CWE-611 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N