XML external entity injection in Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Active
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-611 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) versions up to 1.6.0 (including source code versions up to v20260630 and ACTF based application miChecker versions up to 3.1.0), it has been identified that an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists. If this vulnerability is exploited, a malicious third party could gain access to local resources or internal network resources via computer running applications that use Eclipse ACTF, including miChecker.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Foundation | Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) | 0.5.0 – 1.6.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework (ACTF) VendorEclipse Foundation Affected 0.5.0 – 1.6.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:accessibility_tools_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 0.5.0 – 1.6.0 | Vulnerable | Eclipse Foundation |
| cpe:2.3:a:soumu:michecker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 3.2.0 | Vulnerable | Soumu |
- cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:accessibility_tools_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 0.5.0 – 1.6.0 Vulnerable ·Eclipse Foundation
- cpe:2.3:a:soumu:michecker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.2.0 Vulnerable ·Soumu
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-14304
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-37rw-7gg6-5g3h
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-14304 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-14304 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-37rw-7gg6-5g3h · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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