XML External Entity Vulnerability in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java
CVE-2016-4216

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Xmp Toolkit
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2016

What is CVE-2016-4216?

The XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java prior to version 5.1.3 enables remote attackers to exploit XML data containing an external entity declaration, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the server. This issue arises from improper handling of entity references in XML processing, posing significant risks to applications that utilize the affected toolkit.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb16-...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91717
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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