CVE-2026-78224

The XSLT Transformer Step builds a bare TransformerFactory without the proper security options set, so XXE injection can allow data exfiltration and denial-of-service attacks.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-253-01.json
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-253-01

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-11 15:17

Updated : 2026-09-11 15:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-78224

Mitre link : CVE-2026-78224

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-78224

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-611

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

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