Vulnerability Description
veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity vulnerability in PDFAValidator.validate(...) and GFPDAcroForm.getdynamicRender(), where default DocumentBuilderFactory parsing of rich-text annotation or form-field values and XFA configurations in untrusted PDFs can allow local file disclosure and outbound network requests. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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-cg9x-g3gm
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54082?
CVE-2026-54082 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity vulnerability in PDFAValidator....
How severe is CVE-2026-54082?
CVE-2026-54082 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54082?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.