Vulnerability Description
veraPDF validation provides PDF/A and PDF/UA validation, feature reporting, and metadata repair. From 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/impl/pd/GFPDAcroForm.java in the getdynamicRender() method, where a crafted PDF containing a malicious XFA stream can cause external entity expansion during PDF/UA-1 validation and allow local file disclosure or outbound server-side requests. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/commit/94caa46c1a594512247fbd46c80
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/commit/cacd9436d0de40b0e58cc7d2dbb
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/pull/730
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-validation/security/advisories/GHSA-36mm-w85j
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54079?
CVE-2026-54079 is a documented vulnerability. veraPDF validation provides PDF/A and PDF/UA validation, feature reporting, and metadata repair. From 1.17.35 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnera...
How severe is CVE-2026-54079?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.