Description
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in the XML collector of multiple versions of OpenNMS Meridian and Horizon. When OpenNMS collects XML from a source whose response is attacker-controlled (for example a compromised monitored host or an HTTP man-in-the-middle position), the collector's XML parser resolves external entities and external DTDs. This allows an attacker to read files accessible to the OpenNMS service account, including database credentials, and to induce out-of-band requests.
The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2024.3.13, 2025.0.10 and Horizon 36.0.4 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet.
The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2024.3.13, 2025.0.10 and Horizon 36.0.4 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet.
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Remediation
Vendor Solution
Upgrade to Meridian 2024.3.13, 2025.0.10 and Horizon 36.0.4 or newer.
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References
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| https://github.com/OpenNMS/opennms/pull/8782 |
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History
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000
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| Description | An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in the XML collector of multiple versions of OpenNMS Meridian and Horizon. When OpenNMS collects XML from a source whose response is attacker-controlled (for example a compromised monitored host or an HTTP man-in-the-middle position), the collector's XML parser resolves external entities and external DTDs. This allows an attacker to read files accessible to the OpenNMS service account, including database credentials, and to induce out-of-band requests. The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2024.3.13, 2025.0.10 and Horizon 36.0.4 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet. | |
| Title | OpenNMS XML collector XXE allows arbitrary file read from the OpenNMS host | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-611 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: OpenNMS
Published:
Updated: 2026-09-10T20:27:45.533Z
Reserved: 2026-08-12T06:24:26.987Z
Link: CVE-2026-19596
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Weaknesses
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CWE-611
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference