CVE-2026-40882: OpenRemote is an open-source internet-of-things platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40882?

openremote: upgrade to 1.22.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40882 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40882 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-2026-40882 affect?

CVE-2026-40882 affects openremote. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). 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 trigge

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-40882?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40882 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting openremote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2026-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openremote

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-22 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openremote openremote UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.22.0

Fixed in: 1.22.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openremote || rpm -q openremote || openremote --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.22.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openremote

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openremote

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40882?

openremote: upgrade to 1.22.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40882 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40882 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-2026-40882 affect?

CVE-2026-40882 affects openremote. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). 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 trigge

How urgent is CVE-2026-40882?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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