CVE-2026-38429 Details
Description
OpenCMS v20 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) in the Admin Import DB feature due to insecure XML parsing of user supplied .zip files containing a manifest.xml.
A vulnerability allowing XML External Entity (XXE) attacks has been identified in OpenCMS versions through 20. The issue arises in the Admin Import DB feature, where user-supplied .zip files containing a manifest.xml are processed without adequate security, enabling the exploitation of XXE.
Users can update to OpenCMS version 21.0.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed May 5, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core/commit/e3e41e5a96d71383279e7d23c627efc9934008c1 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| alkacon OpenCMS | <= 20 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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