CVE-2026-108086

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper restriction of recursive entity references in DTDs ('XML entity expansion') vulnerability in Apache Cocoon. This issue affects Apache Cocoon: all versions. XEE in the fp: form processor could lead to SSRF, including exposing files from the server to an untrusted external system As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/mt0h1cpjzps76nq6op7714rmnq6pbtht
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/2

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Oct 2026, 19:17

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CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 7.5

20 Oct 2026, 19:17

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References		() http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/2 -

20 Oct 2026, 11:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-20 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-29 19:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-108086

Mitre link : CVE-2026-108086

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-108086

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-776

Improper Restriction of Recursive Entity References in DTDs ('XML Entity Expansion')

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