How severe is CVE-2026-14304?

CVE-2026-14304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-14304 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-14304?

CVE-2026-14304 primarily affects Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14304?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-14304 published?

CVE-2026-14304 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

CVE-2026-14304

CVE-2026-14304 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework
Published: 2026-08-05
Last modified: 2026-08-10

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14304?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-14304?: CVE-2026-14304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-14304 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-14304?: CVE-2026-14304 primarily affects Eclipse Accessibility Tools Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14304?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-14304 published?: CVE-2026-14304 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:accessibility_tools_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:soumu:michecker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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