CVE-2026-26221: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Hyland OnBase Workflow Timer Service
Hyland OnBase contains an unauthenticated .NET Remoting exposure in the OnBase Workflow Timer Service (Hyland.Core.Workflow.NTService.exe). An attacker who can reach the service can send crafted .NET Remoting requests to default HTTP channel endpoints on TCP/8900 (e.g., TimerServiceAPI.rem and TimerServiceEvents.rem for Workflow) to trigger unsafe object unmarshalling, enabling arbitrary file read/write. By writing attacker-controlled content into web-accessible locations or chaining with other OnBase features, this can lead to remote code execution. The same primitive can be abused by supplying a UNC path to coerce outbound NTLM authentication (SMB coercion) to an attacker-controlled host.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Hyland OnBase Workflow Timer Service 8.0 has an unauthenticated .NET Remoting vulnerability (CWE-502) that allows unsafe deserialization of untrusted data via default HTTP channel endpoints on TCP/8900. This flaw permits attackers to perform arbitrary file read/write operations and potentially achieve remote code execution by placing malicious content in web-accessible locations or chaining with other OnBase features. Additionally, the vulnerability can be exploited to coerce outbound NTLM authentication through SMB by specifying UNC paths. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, resulting in a critical security risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read and write arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability also facilitates SMB coercion attacks, which can be used for credential theft or lateral movement. This poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the OnBase Workflow Timer Service on TCP port 8900 to trusted hosts only to prevent unauthenticated remote exploitation. Monitor vendor communications closely for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-26221: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Hyland OnBase Workflow Timer Service
Description
Hyland OnBase contains an unauthenticated .NET Remoting exposure in the OnBase Workflow Timer Service (Hyland.Core.Workflow.NTService.exe). An attacker who can reach the service can send crafted .NET Remoting requests to default HTTP channel endpoints on TCP/8900 (e.g., TimerServiceAPI.rem and TimerServiceEvents.rem for Workflow) to trigger unsafe object unmarshalling, enabling arbitrary file read/write. By writing attacker-controlled content into web-accessible locations or chaining with other OnBase features, this can lead to remote code execution. The same primitive can be abused by supplying a UNC path to coerce outbound NTLM authentication (SMB coercion) to an attacker-controlled host.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Hyland OnBase Workflow Timer Service 8.0 has an unauthenticated .NET Remoting vulnerability (CWE-502) that allows unsafe deserialization of untrusted data via default HTTP channel endpoints on TCP/8900. This flaw permits attackers to perform arbitrary file read/write operations and potentially achieve remote code execution by placing malicious content in web-accessible locations or chaining with other OnBase features. Additionally, the vulnerability can be exploited to coerce outbound NTLM authentication through SMB by specifying UNC paths. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, resulting in a critical security risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read and write arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability also facilitates SMB coercion attacks, which can be used for credential theft or lateral movement. This poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the OnBase Workflow Timer Service on TCP port 8900 to trusted hosts only to prevent unauthenticated remote exploitation. Monitor vendor communications closely for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T20:08:07.945Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 698f4474c9e1ff5ad8426b31
Added to database: 02/13/2026, 15:34:12 UTC
Last enriched: 05/26/2026, 07:42:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 10:52:08 UTC
Views: 368
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