Description
Alkacon OpenCms before 10.5.1 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a cmis-online/query XXE attack on a Chemistry servlet.
Published: 2026-05-08
Score: n/a
EPSS: 1.3% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability enables a remote attacker, without authentication, to trigger an XML External Entity resolution against the cmis-online/query endpoint of the Chemistry servlet in Alkacon OpenCms. If successful, the attacker can read files or data accessible to the application’s process, potentially revealing passwords, configuration files, or other sensitive information. The weakness falls under XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerabilities, which allow disclosure of internal data and compromise application confidentiality.

Affected Systems

OpenCms installations powered by Alkacon prior to version 10.5.1 are impacted. The chemistry servlet and CMIS services form the attack surface; the vulnerability specifically targets the query functionality exposed through cmis-online/query.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is not provided, and EPSS data is unavailable, so the risk assessment relies on the known impact: remote, unauthenticated access to sensitive information. The CVE is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, indicating no publicly documented exploitation yet. The attack vector would typically be an HTTP request constructed to include an external entity reference, which, if the XML parser allows it, results in the application leaking requested data. Because no authentication is required, the logic path is open to anyone able to reach the exposed endpoint.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 8, 2026 at 06:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Alkacon OpenCms to version 10.5.1 or newer, which contains the fix for XXE in the Chemistry servlet.
  • Remove or disable the Chemistry servlet if not required, or restrict access to it so only authenticated or trusted users can invoke cmis-online/query.
  • Configure the underlying XML parser or application to disallow external entity references and DTDs, preventing XXE processing.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 8, 2026 at 06:24 UTC.

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History

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title XXE Vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCms Allowing Remote Retrieval of Sensitive Information
Weaknesses CWE-611

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Alkacon OpenCms before 10.5.1 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a cmis-online/query XXE attack on a Chemistry servlet.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-08T04:37:40.242Z

Reserved: 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2023-42344

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-05-08T05:16:09.560

Modified: 2026-05-08T05:16:09.560

Link: CVE-2023-42344

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Updated: 2026-05-08T06:30:46Z

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