How severe is CVE-2024-28168?

CVE-2024-28168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28168?

CVE-2024-28168 affects Apache Formatting Objects Processor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-28168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3073.

When was CVE-2024-28168 published?

CVE-2024-28168 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28168

CVE-2024-28168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Formatting Objects Processor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3073
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Apache Formatting Objects Processor
Published: 2024-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics FOP. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics FOP: 2.9. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28168?: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics FOP. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics FOP: 2.9. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-28168?: CVE-2024-28168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28168?: CVE-2024-28168 affects Apache Formatting Objects Processor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-28168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3073.
When was CVE-2024-28168 published?: CVE-2024-28168 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:formatting_objects_processor:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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