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CVE-2026-82376: Apache Roller: XML external entity processing in trackback response parser

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Part of a story covered by 11 sourcesApache discloses ten vulnerabilities in Roller 6.1.5, led by XML-RPC flaws rated CVSS 9.9 and 9.8Merged summary & timeline
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Apache Roller 6.1.5 parses trackback responses with XXE enabled, exposing server files.

Apache disclosed CVE-2026-82376, an XML external entity flaw in Apache Roller 6.1.5. A user with entry-editing rights can cause the server to parse an attacker-influenced trackback response with a parser that does not disable external entity resolution, leading to file disclosure. CVSS 3.1 is 7.7 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N), and the project rated it important. The advisory does not report exploitation in the wild.

Key facts
  • CVE-2026-82376 is an XXE flaw in Apache Roller 6.1.5.
  • A weblog editor can influence a trackback response the server parses.
  • External entity resolution is not disabled, enabling file disclosure.
  • CVSS 3.1 is 7.7 with high confidentiality impact only.
  • No active exploitation is stated.
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2026-82376
XXE file disclosure in Apache Roller trackback parser
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From the original article

Posted by David M. Johnson on Sep 25 Severity: Important CVSS 3. 1: 7.

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