CVE-2026-38429
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2026-38429 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-38429?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-38429?
CVE-2026-38429 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-38429?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-38429?
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