CVE-2026-8396
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Improper XXE Processing in NetGIS Software

Publication date: 2026-07-17

Last updated on: 2026-07-17

Assigner: Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey

Description
Improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in Netcad Software Inc. NetGIS allows Serialized Data External Linking. This issue affects NetGIS: from 5.0.66 before 7.2.2.

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Published
2026-07-17
Last Modified
2026-07-17
Generated
2026-07-17
AI Q&A
2026-07-17
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-8396
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45165

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Vendor Product Version / Range
netcad_software_inc netgis From 5.0.66 (inc) to 7.2.2 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-611 The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper restriction of XML external entity reference in Netcad Software Inc. NetGIS. It allows Serialized Data External Linking, which could let attackers access sensitive data or perform unintended actions by exploiting XML parsing weaknesses.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper XML external entity (XXE) handling in Netcad Software Inc. NetGIS versions 5.0.66 to 7.2.1. Detection requires checking for XML parsing flaws in NetGIS installations. Inspect network traffic for XML payloads and verify if NetGIS versions are within the affected range. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or system resources. Attackers might exploit it to read files, perform denial-of-service attacks, or interact with internal systems without proper authentication.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NetGIS to version 7.2.2 or later to address the XML external entity reference vulnerability. Ensure proper input validation and disable XML external entity processing in affected systems.

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