PatchTheCVECVE-2017-1000061: xmlsec 1.2.23 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity Expansion when parsing crafted input documents,
CVE-2017-1000061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting xmlsec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
xmlsec 1.2.23 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity Expansion when parsing crafted input documents, resulting in possible information disclosure or denial of service
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2017-07-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000061?
xmlsec: upgrade to newer than 1.2.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-1000061 being exploited?
CVE-2017-1000061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-1000061 affect?
CVE-2017-1000061 affects xmlsec. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). xmlsec 1.2.23 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity Expansion when parsing crafted input documents, resulting in possible information disclosure or denial of service
How urgent is CVE-2017-1000061?
Priority 43/100. High severity