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Status published
High
CVE-2021-29421
models/metadata.py in the pikepdf package 1.3.0 through 2.9.2 for Python...
Vulnerability Description
models/metadata.py in the pikepdf package 1.3.0 through 2.9.2 for Python allows XXE when parsing XMP metadata entries.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/commit/3f38f73218e5e782fe411ccbb3b44a793c0b343a
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QFLBBYGEDNXJ7FS6PIWTVI4T4BUPGEQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/36P4HTLBJPO524WMQWW57N3QRF4RFSJG/
- https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/blob/v2.10.0/docs/release_notes.rst#v2100
Affected Vendor
pikepdf project
View all reports →Affected Software
pikepdf, fedora
Vulnerable Versions:
1.3.0, 32, 33
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 1st, 2021
Last Modified:
August 3rd, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.