CVE-2026-14304: CWE-611 in Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF)
In Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) versions up to 1.6.0 (including source code versions up to v20260630 and ACTF based application miChecker versions up to 3.1.0), it has been identified that an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists. If this vulnerability is exploited, a malicious third party could gain access to local resources or internal network resources via computer running applications that use Eclipse ACTF, including miChecker.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14304 identifies an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Eclipse Foundation's Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) up to version 1.6.0 and related applications such as miChecker up to version 3.1.0. The flaw allows attackers to exploit XML parsing to gain unauthorized access to local or internal network resources on affected systems. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-611 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.6, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XXE vulnerability could enable attackers to access sensitive local files or internal network resources on computers running vulnerable versions of Eclipse ACTF or miChecker. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information within the affected environment. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when processing XML data with affected versions of Eclipse ACTF and related applications. Avoid opening untrusted XML files or inputs that may trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-14304: CWE-611 in Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF)
Description
In Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) versions up to 1.6.0 (including source code versions up to v20260630 and ACTF based application miChecker versions up to 3.1.0), it has been identified that an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists. If this vulnerability is exploited, a malicious third party could gain access to local resources or internal network resources via computer running applications that use Eclipse ACTF, including miChecker.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.6medium
Affected software
pkg:github/eclipse-actf/org.eclipse.actfpkg:github/eclipse-actf/miCheckerRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14304 identifies an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Eclipse Foundation's Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) up to version 1.6.0 and related applications such as miChecker up to version 3.1.0. The flaw allows attackers to exploit XML parsing to gain unauthorized access to local or internal network resources on affected systems. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-611 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.6, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XXE vulnerability could enable attackers to access sensitive local files or internal network resources on computers running vulnerable versions of Eclipse ACTF or miChecker. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information within the affected environment. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when processing XML data with affected versions of Eclipse ACTF and related applications. Avoid opening untrusted XML files or inputs that may trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- eclipse
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T11:01:17.444Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a731a7fbf8831d539c95c42
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 11:11:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 11:28:17 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 23:30:27 UTC
Views: 7
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