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8.1
CVE-2026-71880: Integrated Publishing Toolkit lets logged‑in users read server files
CVE-2026-71880 · published 2 months ago
Summary
Versions of the Integrated Publishing Toolkit released before the latest update allow someone with a valid login to trick the system into showing files and internal information stored on the server. This could expose sensitive data or let an attacker learn how the system works. Upgrade the toolkit to the newest version to close this risk.
What to do
- Update gbif integrated publishing toolkit to version 3.3.4 or later.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| gbif | integrated publishing toolkit | < 3.3.4 |
Original advisory text
Server-side template injection in Integrated Publishing Toolkit
Interpretation of untrusted input in template engine in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to access server-side files and state via template injection
References
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2026/MNDT-2026... Vendor Advisory
- https://www.gbif.org/ipt URL
- https://github.com/gbif/ipt/issues/3118 Patch
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/71xxx/CVE-2026-71880... Vendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71880 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.1
High
Type
CWE-1336Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen18 Aug 2026
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