CVE-2026-38165: n/a
A Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability exists in the Velocity template engine configuration used by xdocreport versions 0.9.2 up to but not including 2.2.0. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by submitting crafted expressions to the template engine. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-38165 describes a Server-Side Template Injection vulnerability in the Velocity template engine configuration of xdocreport versions 0.9.2 through versions prior to 2.2.0. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious expressions into templates, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the server. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without any privileges or user interaction, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-38165: n/a
Description
A Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability exists in the Velocity template engine configuration used by xdocreport versions 0.9.2 up to but not including 2.2.0. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by submitting crafted expressions to the template engine. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38165 describes a Server-Side Template Injection vulnerability in the Velocity template engine configuration of xdocreport versions 0.9.2 through versions prior to 2.2.0. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious expressions into templates, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the server. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without any privileges or user interaction, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a839536bf8831d539c3234e
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 23:11:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 23:46:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:04 UTC
Views: 71
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