CVE-2026-16999: XXE in Ministry of Justice's UYAP Document Editor

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability in Ministry of Justice UYAP Document Editor allows Serialized Data External Linking.

This issue affects UYAP Document Editor: from 4.5.17 before 5.4.17.

Affected Software

1 affected component
UYAP Document Editor>4.5.17<5.4.17

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ministry of Justice UYAP Document Editor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.17

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16999?

The severity of CVE-2026-16999 is classified as medium with a score of 6.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16999?

To mitigate CVE-2026-16999, upgrade the UYAP Document Editor to version 5.4.17 or later.

3

Which versions of UYAP Document Editor are affected by CVE-2026-16999?

CVE-2026-16999 affects UYAP Document Editor versions from 4.5.17 before 5.4.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16999?

CVE-2026-16999 is an improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-16999 have on systems?

CVE-2026-16999 allows Serialized Data External Linking which can lead to data exposure.

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