Is CVE-2026-44018 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44018 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44018 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-44018 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44018?

CVE-2026-44018 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-44018

CWE-409Published: June 26, 2026· Updated: Jun 27, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th

Official Description

Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. From 2.45.0 until 2.91.0, the METS-GBS backend's XML parsing and the input document format detection lacked security controls. An attacker could craft malicious METS-GBS archives that, when processed, could read sensitive files, exhaust system resources, or cause application crashes. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.91.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44018 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.