CVE-2026-8045 XML external entity in EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert

High 7.1 Published 9 Jun 2026 Updated 9 Jun 2026

Authenticated attackers can disclose server-side file contents via crafted XML payloads in SOAP endpoints of EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert.

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-2026-8045?

CVE-2026-8045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert, published on 9 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause information disclosure of server-side file contents when an attacker with a Data Center Expert user account submits crafted XML payloads to SOAP service endpoints.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8045 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-8045 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8045 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54hv-p86j-4879.