ebookmeta XML External Entity vulnerability
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function via lxml dependency allows attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted XML input.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | ebookmeta | < 1.2.8 | 1.2.8 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611, CWE-776- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
ebookmeta- Disclosed
- 07.06.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1324 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-hx54-pf28-7xch - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: ebookmeta
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 06.2024 06.2024
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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