CVE-2017-5661

7.3 HIGH
Published: April 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In Apache FOP before 2.2, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses FOP can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the user is root a full compromise of the server - including confidential or sensitive files - would be possible. XXE can also be used to attack the availability of the server via denial of service as the references within a xml document can trivially trigger an amplification attack.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97947
Source: security@apache.org
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
Source: security@apache.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3864
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97947
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-14
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.0%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache