CVE-2026-40882 OpenRemote has XXE in Velbus Asset Import
An authenticated user can exploit XML External Entity processing in the Velbus asset import to disclose server-side files and perform SSRF.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-40882?
CVE-2026-40882 is a high-severity vulnerability in openremote, published on 22 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenRemote is an open-source internet-of-things platform. Prior to version 1.22.0, the Velbus asset import path parses attacker-controlled XML without explicit XXE hardening. An authenticated user who can call the import endpoint may trigger XML external entity processing, which can lead to server-side file disclosure and SSRF. The target file must be less than 1023 characters. Version 1.22.0 fixes the issue.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40882?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including io.openremote:openremote-manager. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
io.openremote:openremote-manager Maven | All versions | 1.22.0 |
io.openremote:openremote-manager Maven | All versions | 1.22.0 |
Products include Openremote Openremote.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40882?
Upgrade io.openremote:openremote-manager to 1.22.0 or later.
Is CVE-2026-40882 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-40882 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in openremote
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g24f-mgc3-jwwc.