All news with #xml external entity tag

🛡️ GeoNetwork patched two chained vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated remote code execution by combining a missing authorization check on the formatter upload endpoint with an unsafe Saxon XSLT configuration. The fixes were released in versions 4.4.12 and 4.2.17 on July 8, 2026, with advisory details published August 31. Vendor-sourced scans found 121 internet-exposed instances across 39 countries, many tied to government or national agencies, and administrators are urged to upgrade or block write methods to the formatter endpoint as an interim mitigation.

🔒 SAP released its June 2026 security update addressing 15 vulnerabilities, including four critical issues affecting SAP NetWeaver and SAP Commerce Cloud. The critical flaws include XML Signature Wrapping (CVE-2026-44748), a memory corruption bug (CVE-2026-27671), a Spring Security-related issue (CVE-2026-22732), and a directory traversal in the Java web container (CVE-2026-40128). Organizations should prioritize patching these high-impact defects immediately.

⚠️ A vulnerability in NSA GRASSMARLIN allows crafted session data to trigger improper XML parsing that may disclose sensitive information. Tracked as CVE-2026-6807 and classified under CWE-611, the issue affects GRASSMARLIN v3.2.1 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The GRASSMARLIN project reached end-of-life in 2017 and is archived, so no vendor patches are planned; CISA recommends compensating controls, network isolation, and following published ICS defensive guidance.

🔒 Schneider Electric has released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation and WebStation that could disclose local files, enable execution of unintended code, or cause denial-of-service. Affected 6.x and 7.0.x builds should be updated to the vendor-supplied patch builds immediately to mitigate exposure. The issues are tracked as CVE-2026-1227 (XXE) and CVE-2026-1226 (code generation/control). If immediate patching is not possible, implement recommended mitigations — network segmentation, strict access controls, MFA for EBO 7.0+, monitoring, and adherence to EBO hardening guidance — to reduce operational risk.

🔒 Cisco has issued updates to address a medium-severity XML parsing vulnerability (CVE-2026-20029, CVSS 4.9) in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector. The flaw in the licensing feature allows an authenticated administrator to upload a crafted file and read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system. Cisco lists specific fixed releases and patches (pre-3.2 must migrate; 3.2/3.3/3.4 have patches; 3.5 not vulnerable), reports no workaround, and acknowledges a public PoC while noting no known in-the-wild exploitation. The advisory also includes fixes for two Snort 3 DCE/RPC issues affecting multiple Cisco products.

🔒 Cisco has released patches for an Identity Services Engine (ISE) XML-parsing vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-20029 that can be abused by remote attackers with valid administrative credentials. The flaw in ISE and ISE Passive Identity Connector allows a crafted XML upload to read arbitrary files on the host. Cisco notes a public proof-of-concept is available and urges customers to upgrade to patched releases rather than rely on temporary mitigations.

🚨 CISA has ordered federal agencies to immediately patch GeoServer to address a critical unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-58360. The vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) enables attackers to retrieve arbitrary files, trigger SSRF, or cause denial-of-service against affected GeoServer instances. Exploit code has circulated since late November and CISA added the issue to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging remediation before December 26, 2025.

⚠️ CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch an unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in GeoServer tracked as CVE-2025-58360, affecting GeoServer 2.26.1 and earlier and reachable via the /geoserver/wms GetMap XML input. The flaw allows attackers to retrieve arbitrary files, enable SSRF, or cause DoS and is being actively exploited. Agencies must remediate by Jan 1, 2026; CISA urges all network defenders to prioritize patching immediately.

🛡️ CISA added a high‑severity XML External Entity (XXE) flaw, CVE-2025-58360 (CVSS 8.2), affecting OSGeo GeoServer to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after evidence of in‑the‑wild exploitation. The unauthenticated vulnerability impacts releases up to and including 2.25.5 and versions 2.26.0–2.26.1 and was reported by the AI platform XBOW. GeoServer has published patches (2.25.6, 2.26.2, 2.27.0, 2.28.0, 2.28.1); operators should upgrade or apply vendor mitigations and review the /geoserver/wms GetMap endpoint and XML processing to mitigate XXE, SSRF, and DoS risks.

🔔 CISA has added CVE-2025-58360 — an OSGeo GeoServer XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability — to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog after evidence of active exploitation. The issue involves improper restriction of XML External Entity references, a common vector attackers use to access sensitive data or cause service disruption. Under BOD 22-01, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate KEV entries by required due dates; CISA also urges all organizations to prioritize timely patching, mitigations, and monitoring. CISA will continue updating the KEV Catalog as additional exploited CVEs meet its criteria.

⚠️ Apache Tika maintainers warn that an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability originally disclosed in August (CVE-2025-54988) is broader than first reported and is now covered by a superset CVE (CVE-2025-66516). The issue affects tika-core, tika-parsers and the standalone tika-parser-pdf-module, and could allow attackers to read sensitive data or trigger requests to internal resources. Users are advised to upgrade to the patched releases or disable XML parsing via tika-config.xml to mitigate risk.

🔒 A critical XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-66516, has been disclosed in Apache Tika and carries a CVSS score of 10.0. The flaw allows XXE via a crafted XFA file inside PDFs and affects tika-core, tika-parser-pdf-module, and tika-parsers across multiple versions. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to the patched releases immediately to mitigate file disclosure and potential remote code execution.

🔒 Rockwell Automation reported a FactoryTalk ViewPoint XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability (CVE-2025-9066) that can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity to induce a temporary denial-of-service via crafted SOAP requests. Affected devices include PanelView Plus 7 terminals (version 14 and prior). Rockwell released firmware fixes and patches, and CISA recommends minimizing network exposure, isolating control networks, and applying vendor updates promptly. The vulnerability is scored CVSS v4 8.7 (CVSS v3.1 7.5).

🔒 Delta Electronics' EIP Builder (versions 1.11 and earlier) contains an XML External Entity (XXE, CWE-611) vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-57704 with a CVSS v4 base score of 6.7 and low attack complexity. The flaw can allow processing of malicious external entities and potential disclosure of sensitive information; exploitation requires local access and user interaction. Delta has released v1.12 to address the issue, and CISA recommends applying the update and following ICS defensive practices.