CVE-2026-51080: XEE
Published Jul 17, 2026
·Updated
libpvestorage-perl v9.1.1 and libpve-storage-perl v8.3.7 were discovered to contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
Affected Software
4 affected components
libpvestorage-perl=9.1.1
libpve-storage-perl=8.3.7
Proxmox Libpve-storage-perl=8.3.7
Proxmox Libpve-storage-perl=9.1.1
Event History
Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-51080?
CVE-2026-51080 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
2
What does CVE-2026-51080 affect?
CVE-2026-51080 affects libpvestorage-perl version 9.1.1 and libpve-storage-perl version 8.3.7.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-51080?
CVE-2026-51080 is classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
4
How do I fix CVE-2026-51080?
To mitigate CVE-2026-51080, update libpvestorage-perl and libpve-storage-perl to their latest secure versions.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-51080?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-51080 can lead to exposure of sensitive data, denial of service, and potential system compromise.