Vulnerability · Published Oct 28, 2026 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware

CVE-2026-118039XML External Entity Reference in Telerik Document Processing Libraries SVG Image Processing

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity XML external entity in Telerik Document Processing Libraries from Progress Software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 19% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

In Progress® Telerik® Document Processing Libraries prior to version 2026.3.1027, an XML external entity reference vulnerability in SVG image processing allows an unauthenticated attacker to read local files on the server via a crafted SVG image with a nested embedded SVG, when the image is processed or exported to PDF.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress Software	Telerik Document Processing Libraries	2024.3.802 – before 2026.3.1027

Weakness: CWE-611 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References

https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/knowledge-base/kb-security-xml-external-entity-reference-cve-2026-118039 vendor-advisory