CVE-2026-108086: Apache Cocoon: XEE could lead to SSRF and information disclosure
This Apache advisory covers CVE-2026-108086 in Apache Cocoon.
- CVE-2026-108086
Key facts
- CISA KEV
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Affected products & platforms
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.
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How to fix CVE-2026-108086
Workarounds
- Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.
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