How severe is CVE-2026-2252?

CVE-2026-2252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-2252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2252?

CVE-2026-2252 affects Xerox Freeflow Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2252?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-2252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9015.

When was CVE-2026-2252 published?

CVE-2026-2252 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2252

CVE-2026-2252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xerox Freeflow Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9015
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Xerox Freeflow Core
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via crafted XML input containing malicious external entity references. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and including 8.0.7. Please consider upgrading to FreeFlow Core version 8.1.0 via the software available on - https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2252?: An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability allows malicious user to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via crafted XML input containing malicious external entity references. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and including 8.0.7. Please consider upgrading to FreeFlow Core version 8.1.0 via the software available on - https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads
How severe is CVE-2026-2252?: CVE-2026-2252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-2252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2252?: CVE-2026-2252 affects Xerox Freeflow Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-2252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9015.
When was CVE-2026-2252 published?: CVE-2026-2252 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-026-005-for-Xerox-Freeflow-Core.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xerox:freeflow_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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