SB20260423133 - XML External Entity injection in dependency-track

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SB20260423133 - XML External Entity injection in dependency-track

Published: April 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260423133
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) XML External Entity injection (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information and cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of xml external entity reference in the CycloneDX BOM validator when validating uploaded BOMs in XML format. A remote user can upload a specially crafted XML BOM to disclose sensitive information and cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires authentication and the BOM_UPLOAD permission.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References