EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
CVE-2026-1227 is a high-severity improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation from Schneider Electric, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation versions: All 7.0.x versions prior to 7.0.3.2000 (CP1). The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric | EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation | All 7.0.x versions prior to 7.0.3.2000 (CP1) | Not stated |
| Schneider Electric | EcoStruxure Building Operation Webstation | All 6.x versions prior to 6.0.4.14001 (CP10) | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Attack requirements
- NoneThe attack does not depend on a particular deployment or configuration.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- PassiveA user only needs to do something routine, such as viewing a page.
- Confidentiality (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of confidentiality on the vulnerable system.
- Integrity (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of integrity on the vulnerable system.
- Availability (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of availability on the vulnerable system.
- Confidentiality (other systems)
- NoneNo loss of confidentiality on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
- Integrity (other systems)
- NoneNo loss of integrity on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
- Availability (other systems)
- NoneNo loss of availability on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. Scored by CNA (se.com).
Official description
CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized disclosure of local files, interaction within the EBO system, or denial of service conditions when a local user uploads a specially crafted TGML graphics file to the EBO server from Workstation.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Many XML parsers and validators can be configured to disable external entity expansion.
More Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerabilities (CWE-611)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in EcoStruxure Building Operation Workstation
- 7.0 High severity
Recent Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerabilities
- 7.9 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
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