CVE-2026-61741
http4s-scala-xml has an XML External Entity (XXE) processing issue
Description
http4s-scala-xml provides `EntityDecoder[F, scala.xml.Elem]` instances that parse XML message bodies. Prior to versions 0.24.1 and 1.0.0-M39, these decoders used a `javax.xml.parsers.SAXParserFactory` obtained from `SAXParserFactory.newInstance` without any security configuration. With the JDK's default settings, the parser resolves DOCTYPE declarations, external general and parameter entities, and external DTDs.An application that uses these decoders to parse untrusted XML is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. An attacker can craft a request that discloses local files readable by the service process, performs server-side request forgery (SSRF) against internal network resources, and/or causes denial of service through entity expansion. Versions 0.24.1 and 1.0.0-M39 fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update http4s-scala-xml to version 0.24.1.
- Update http4s-scala-xml to version 1.0.0-M39.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-61741.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/http4s/http4s-scala-xml/security/advisories/GHSA-cjx3-73hr-rpw7 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description http4s-scala-xml provides `EntityDecoder[F, scala.xml.Elem]` instances that parse XML message bodies. Prior to versions 0.24.1 and 1.0.0-M39, these decoders used a `javax.xml.parsers.SAXParserFactory` obtained from `SAXParserFactory.newInstance` without any security configuration. With the JDK's default settings, the parser resolves DOCTYPE declarations, external general and parameter entities, and external DTDs.An application that uses these decoders to parse untrusted XML is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. An attacker can craft a request that discloses local files readable by the service process, performs server-side request forgery (SSRF) against internal network resources, and/or causes denial of service through entity expansion. Versions 0.24.1 and 1.0.0-M39 fix the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-611 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/61xxx/CVE-2026-61741.json">CVE-2026-61741</a> Added Reference https://github.com/http4s/http4s-scala-xml/security/advisories/GHSA-cjx3-73hr-rpw7