CVE-2026-54078: veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54078?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-54078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54078 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-2026-54078 affect?

CVE-2026-54078 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/mo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54078?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.7REMOTE

CVE-2026-54078 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/model/tools/DictionaryKeysHelper.java in getRichTextStringOrStreamEntryStringRepresentation(), where a crafted PDF containing a malicious rich-text /RC or /RV entry can cause external entity expansion and reflect

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2026-07-29
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-07-29 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Maven · org.verapdf:validation-model · FIXED · 1.30.2 · vulnerable: >= 1.25.73, <= 1.30.1 · source

Set org.verapdf:validation-model to 1.30.2 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Maven · org.verapdf:validation-model-jakarta · FIXED · 1.30.2 · vulnerable: >= 1.25.73, <= 1.30.1 · source

Set org.verapdf:validation-model-jakarta to 1.30.2 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Fedora 46 · python-trimesh · FIXED · 5.2.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-429b4bad4c · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-429b4bad4c

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54078?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54078 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-2026-54078 affect?

CVE-2026-54078 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). veraPDF validation model is an implementation of the veraPDF validation model. From 1.25.73 until 1.30.2 and 1.31.71, veraPDF-validation contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in validation-model/src/main/java/org/verapdf/gf/mo

How urgent is CVE-2026-54078?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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