CVE-2026-54078 Details
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 (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/tools/DictionaryKeysHelper.java in getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation(), where a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text /RC or /RV entry can cause external entity expansion and reflect local file contents into the validation report. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
A vulnerability allowing XML External Entity (XXE) injection has been identified in the veraPDF validation model, specifically in versions 1.25.73 prior to 1.30.2 and 1.31.1 prior to 1.31.71. The issue resides in the 'DictionaryKeysHelper' tool, within the 'getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation' method. This vulnerability allows a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text entry to cause external entity expansion, which can read local file contents and reflect them into the validation report.
Users can upgrade to veraPDF versions 1.30.2 or 1.31.71, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Jul 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| veraPDF-validation | >= 1.25.73, <= 1.30.1 (semver) >= 1.31.1, <= 1.31.70 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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