The rasterization process in Inkscape before 0.48.4 allows local users to read arbitrary files via an external entity in a SVG file, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade inkscape | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade inkscape-langUpgrade inkscape-extensions-gimpUpgrade inkscapeUpgrade inkscape-extensions-extraUpgrade inkscape-extensions-figUpgrade inkscape-extensions-dia | Dec 12, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade inkscape | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 18, 2013 |
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