CVE-2026-71880: CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit
CVE-2026-71880 is a high-severity vulnerability in the GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit before version 3.3.4. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine, allowing remote authenticated attackers to perform template injection. This can lead to unauthorized access to server-side files and state information. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions prior to 3.3.4 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-1336, where untrusted input is improperly neutralized in the template engine. This flaw enables remote authenticated attackers to inject templates, potentially accessing sensitive server-side files and internal state. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.6, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and limited privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to access server-side files and internal state data via template injection. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information within the affected system. The attack requires authentication and has high complexity, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the template engine to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to template processing.
CVE-2026-71880: CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit
Description
CVE-2026-71880 is a high-severity vulnerability in the GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit before version 3.3.4. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine, allowing remote authenticated attackers to perform template injection. This can lead to unauthorized access to server-side files and state information. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.6high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions prior to 3.3.4 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-1336, where untrusted input is improperly neutralized in the template engine. This flaw enables remote authenticated attackers to inject templates, potentially accessing sensitive server-side files and internal state. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.6, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and limited privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to access server-side files and internal state data via template injection. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information within the affected system. The attack requires authentication and has high complexity, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the template engine to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to template processing.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Mandiant
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T22:38:10.919Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a849ec5c6e8be0332910977
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 18:04:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 18:19:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 18:31:38 UTC
Views: 6
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