XML External Entities Vulnerability in CVRF-CSAF-Converter
CVRF-CSAF-Converter before 1.0.0-rc2 resolves XML External Entities (XXE). This leads to the inclusion of arbitrary (local) file content into the generated output document. An attacker can exploit this to disclose information from the system running the converter.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | cvrf2csaf | < 1.0.0rc2 | 1.0.0rc2 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-552, CWE-611- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
cvrf2csaf- Disclosed
- 16.03.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:17
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-627 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-m8gq-83gh-v42v - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: cvrf2csaf
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