CVE-2016-4216

7.5 HIGH
Published: July 13, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

XMPCore in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java before 5.1.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb16-24.html
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91717
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb16-24.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
72th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

adobe