CVE-2015-3451

What it is

The _clone function in XML::LibXML before 2.0119 does not properly set the expand_entities option, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data to the (1) new or (2) load_xml function.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

4.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-05-12 19:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2015-05-12 19:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:25 UTC

Exploit probability

4.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-611 · XML external entity

Record status

Modified

Affected

• xml-libxml Project xml-libxml ≤ 2.0118
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.10
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 15.04
• Debian Linux 7.0
• Debian Linux 8.0
• Fedoraproject Fedora 20

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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