Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
CVE-2026-2253 is a high-severity improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics from Hitachi Vantara, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists versions 10.2.0.7, 11.0.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.2% 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
- Update Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics to 10.2.0.7 or 11.0.0, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Vantara Pentaho Data Integration And Analytics to 10.2.0.7 or 11.0.0.0, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on support.pentaho.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Vantara | Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics | 1.0 up to, but not including, 10.2.0.7; 10.0 up to, but not including, 11.0.0 | 10.2.0.7, 11.0.0 |
| Hitachi | Vantara Pentaho Data Integration And Analytics | before 10.2.0.7; after 10.2.0.8 up to, but not including, 11.0.0.0; 8.3; 9.3 | 10.2.0.7, 11.0.0.0 |
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
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (hitachivantara.com).
Official description
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration & Analytics versions before 10.2.0.7 and 11.0.0.0, including 9.3.x and 8.3.x, does not prevent certain XML parsers from resolving external entities.
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: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 9.9 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerabilities
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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