CVE-2013-4517: Apache Santuario XML Security for Java before 1.5.6, when applying Transforms, allows remote attackers to c...

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This issue lets a remote attacker crash or exhaust memory in software that processes signed XML using vulnerable Apache Santuario XML Security for Java. The business impact is service disruption, not confirmed data theft. The bundle identifies versions before 1.5.6 as affected. Exposure is most likely in Java applications or downstream products that use Apache Santuario XML Security for Java before 1.5.6 to process signed XML from untrusted sources. Red Hat advisories suggest packaged platform impact, but the bundle does not enumerate all affected products. Treat as a targeted availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing systems that process signed XML, especially where downtime affects revenue, authentication, integrations, or regulated service commitments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Santuario XML Security for Java to 1.5.6 or later.; Apply relevant vendor package updates, including Red Hat advisories where applicable.; Review XML parsing and signature-validation settings against vendor guidance..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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