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CVE-2026-119724: Apache JClouds: XML External Entity (XXE) in provider-response parsing


From: Arnout Engelen <engelen () apache org>
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:51:49 +0000

Severity: moderate 

Affected versions:

- Apache JClouds: all versions

Description:

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper restriction of recursive entity references in DTDs ('XML entity expansion') 
vulnerability in Apache JClouds.



This issue affects Apache JClouds: all versions.



As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an 
alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.



NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Credit:

Gjoko Krstic (reporter)

References:

https://attic.apache.org/projects/jclouds.html
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-119724


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