CVE-2026-76979 XML Injection vulnerability

High 7.7 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit XML injection in ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer to read sensitive data or execute code.

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-2026-76979?

CVE-2026-76979 is a high-severity vulnerability in ZohoCorp ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer, published on 23 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer versions 12.8.709 and below were vulnerable to an XML Injection vulnerability in the Rule Tracking Compare Policies feature.

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76979?

How do I fix CVE-2026-76979?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-76979 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76979 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg98-g3r4-7whw.

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