CVE-2025-68280 is an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE) vulnerability affecting Apache SIS versions 0.4 through 1.5. An attacker can craft malicious XML files that, when parsed by Apache SIS, can reveal the content of local files on the server. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. There is currently no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache SIS version 1.6 or implement the recommended mitigation of restricting external DTD access.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 0.4, <= 1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spatial_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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