CVE-2017-5661 is a high-severity XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting Apache FOP versions prior to 2.2. It allows authenticated attackers to disclose arbitrary files on the server's filesystem by submitting specially crafted SVG files, potentially leading to full server compromise if running as root, or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and high impact on confidentiality and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:formatting_objects_processor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
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