CVE-2026-108086
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Description
** 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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-20 11:17:16.643000
Last modified
2026-10-29 19:17:15.517000
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"lastModified": "2026-10-29T19:17:15.517",
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