CVE-2026-2252: An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-2252?

freeflow core: upgrade to 8.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-2252 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2252 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-2026-2252 affect?

CVE-2026-2252 affects freeflow core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via crafted XML input containing malicious external entity references. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-2252?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-2252 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freeflow core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via crafted XML input containing malicious external entity references. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and including 8.0.7. Please consider upgrading to FreeFlow Core version 8.1.0 via the software available on - https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611, CWE-918
Published	2026-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Xerox · Vendor: xerox

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-27 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xerox freeflow core UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.1.0

Fixed in: 8.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freeflow-core || rpm -q freeflow-core || freeflow-core --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freeflow-core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freeflow-core

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-2026-2252?

freeflow core: upgrade to 8.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2252 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2252 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-2026-2252 affect?

CVE-2026-2252 affects freeflow core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via crafted XML input containing malicious external entity references. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and

How urgent is CVE-2026-2252?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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