CVE-2026-2253 Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration & Analytics - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

High 7.7 Published 27 May 2026 Updated 27 May 2026

Attackers can exploit XML parsers to read sensitive files or cause denial of service in Pentaho Data Integration.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-2253?

CVE-2026-2253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics, published on 27 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2253?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2253?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-2253 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2253 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p37q-jm8v-rgqf.