CVE-2026-22186: Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-22186?

bio-formats: upgrade to newer than 8.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-22186 being exploited?

CVE-2026-22186 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-22186 affect?

CVE-2026-22186 affects bio-formats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica Microsystems metadata parsing component (e.g., XLEF). The parser uses an insecurely configured DocumentBuilderFactory when proces

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-22186 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting bio-formats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica Microsystems metadata parsing component (e.g., XLEF). The parser uses an insecurely configured DocumentBuilderFactory when processing Leica XML-based metadata files, allowing external entity expansion and external DTD loading. A crafted metadata file can trigger outbound network requests (SSRF), access local system resources where readab

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2026-01-07
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openmicroscopy

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-07 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 16:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openmicroscopy bio-formats UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bio-formats || rpm -q bio-formats || bio-formats --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bio-formats

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bio-formats

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-22186?

bio-formats: upgrade to newer than 8.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-22186 being exploited?

CVE-2026-22186 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-22186 affect?

CVE-2026-22186 affects bio-formats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica Microsystems metadata parsing component (e.g., XLEF). The parser uses an insecurely configured DocumentBuilderFactory when proces

How urgent is CVE-2026-22186?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-22187 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 perform unsafe Java deserialization of attacker-controlled memo

References

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