CVE-2026-54078
High
Description
veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/tools/DictionaryKeysHelper.java in getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation(), where a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text /RC or /RV entry can cause external entity expansion and reflect local file contents into the validation report. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.71.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.7
Exploit probability—
ProductOrg.verapdf:validation-model
PublishedJul 29, 2026
First seenJul 29, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- org.verapdf:validation-model1.30.2, 1.31.71 or later
- org.verapdf:validation-model-jakarta1.30.2, 1.31.71 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.verapdf:validation-modelMaven | 1.25.73 ≤ v < 1.30.2, 1.31.1 ≤ v < 1.31.71 | 1.30.2, 1.31.71 |
| org.verapdf:validation-model-jakartaMaven | 1.25.73 ≤ v < 1.30.2, 1.31.1 ≤ v < 1.31.71 | 1.30.2, 1.31.71 |
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