CVE-2017-6055: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in eParakstitajs 3 before 1.3.9 and eParaksts Java lib before 2.5.13 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6055?

eparakstitajs 3: upgrade to newer than 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6055 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6055 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-6055 affect?

CVE-2017-6055 affects eparakstitajs 3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in eParakstitajs 3 before 1.3.9 and eParaksts Java lib before 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted edoc file.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-6055 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting eparakstitajs 3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in eParakstitajs 3 before 1.3.9 and eParaksts Java lib before 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted edoc file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2017-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eparaksts

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-17 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eparaksts eparakstitajs 3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eparakstitajs-3 || rpm -q eparakstitajs-3 || eparakstitajs-3 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eparakstitajs-3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eparakstitajs-3

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-6055?

eparakstitajs 3: upgrade to newer than 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6055 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6055 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-2017-6055 affect?

CVE-2017-6055 affects eparakstitajs 3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in eParakstitajs 3 before 1.3.9 and eParaksts Java lib before 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted edoc file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-6055?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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