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CVE-2016-9487— EpubCheck 4.0.1 is vulnerable to external XML entity processing attacks

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Affected
EpubCheck EpubCheck
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

EpubCheck是一套用于验证EPUB文件的工具。 EpubCheck 4.0.1版本中存在XML外部实体注入漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确的限制对外部实体的解析。攻击者可借助特制的EPUB文件利用该漏洞读取任意文件或使用户执行任意的请求。

AI Predicted 7.5 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 1.28% · P68

Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI

T1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreter
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2016-9487

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
EpubCheck 4.0.1 is vulnerable to external XML entity processing attacks
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
EpubCheck 4.0.1 does not properly restrict resolving external entities when parsing XML in EPUB files during validation. An attacker who supplies a specially crafted EPUB file may be able to exploit this behavior to read arbitrary files, or have the victim execute arbitrary requests on his behalf, abusing the victim's trust relationship with other entities.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
XML外部实体引用的不恰当限制(XXE)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
EpubCheck 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
EpubCheck是一套用于验证EPUB文件的工具。 EpubCheck 4.0.1版本中存在XML外部实体注入漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确的限制对外部实体的解析。攻击者可借助特制的EPUB文件利用该漏洞读取任意文件或使用户执行任意的请求。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2016-9487 (2)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same weakness: CWE-611

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