CVE-2026-32251
Tolgee has an XXE Injection in Translation Import
Description
Tolgee is an open-source localization platform. Prior to 3.166.3, the XML parsers used for importing Android XML resources (.xml) and .resx files don't disable external entity processing. An authenticated user who can import translation files into a project can exploit this to read arbitrary files from the server and make server-side requests to internal services. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.166.3.
INFO
Published Date :
March 12, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2026, 3:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Tolgee to version 3.166.3.
- Disable external entity processing for XML parsers.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-32251.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/commit/7c71d5a849c9984a8c5c55b121992417442a47a5 | Patch |
| https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/releases/tag/v3.166.3 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tolgee:tolgee:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.166.3 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/commit/7c71d5a849c9984a8c5c55b121992417442a47a5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/releases/tag/v3.166.3 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Tolgee is an open-source localization platform. Prior to 3.166.3, the XML parsers used for importing Android XML resources (.xml) and .resx files don't disable external entity processing. An authenticated user who can import translation files into a project can exploit this to read arbitrary files from the server and make server-side requests to internal services. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.166.3. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/commit/7c71d5a849c9984a8c5c55b121992417442a47a5 Added Reference https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/releases/tag/v3.166.3 Added Reference https://github.com/tolgee/tolgee-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rcvv-64pq-vxfx