cert.pl Zero-Day Vulnerability in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Disclosed
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- •CVE-2026-88794 allows XXE injection in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.
- •The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit through crafted XML files.
- •Confirmed in version 17.1, it may affect other versions of the software.
A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-88794) has been identified in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, specifically within the XSLT Debugger feature. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) injection, enabling them to read arbitrary files from a victim's filesystem when a user loads a crafted XML file. The flaw has been confirmed in version 17.1, but it may affect other versions as well. The vulnerability was reported by TrendAI Zero Day Initiative and confirmed by CERT Polska. Due to the lack of vendor response, the vulnerability was disclosed publicly on October 16, 2026. Users are advised to restrict interaction with the product as a mitigation strategy.
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