Is CVE-2026-22186 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22186 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22186 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-22186 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22186?

CVE-2026-22186 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-22186

CWE-611Published: January 7, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica Microsystems metadata parsing component (e.g., XLEF). The parser uses an insecurely configured DocumentBuilderFactory when processing Leica XML-based metadata files, allowing external entity expansion and external DTD loading. A crafted metadata file can trigger outbound network requests (SSRF), access local system resources where readable, or cause a denial of service during XML parsing.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22186 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.