CVE-2026-46722

CVE-2026-46722 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9. 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

Description

The OOXML parsing of the file indexer does not disable external entity resolution. A crafted xlsx or pptx document placed in an indexed directory can cause local files to be read or outbound HTTP requests to be performed, with the retrieved content being written to the search index.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46722?
The OOXML parsing of the file indexer does not disable external entity resolution. A crafted xlsx or pptx document placed in an indexed directory can cause local files to be read or outbound HTTP requests to be performed, with the retrieved content being written to the search index.
How severe is CVE-2026-46722?
CVE-2026-46722 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-46722 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46722?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-46722 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-46722 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30859.
When was CVE-2026-46722 published?
CVE-2026-46722 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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